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A Great War 1918 'German Spring Offensive' M.C. group of three awarded to Captain J. A. Wood...
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A Great War 1918 ‘German Spring Offensive’ M.C. group of three awarded to Captain J. A. Wood, Royal Engineers, who anticipated an attack and worked incessantly by day and night to maintain communications under heavy enemy fire Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, in case of issue; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. J. A. Wood.) nearly extremely fine (3) £500-£700 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Anticipating an attack, this officer worked incessantly for several days and nights building alternative cable routes, which he supervised under heavy shell fire. Owing to his foresight and organisation, communication was kept up at a very critical time.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 7 July 1919. John Alexander Wood was commissioned into the Royal Engineers and served with the during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 February 1917. Awarded the Military Cross, his valuable service was further recognised with the award of a Mention in Despatches.
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A Great War 1918 ‘German Spring Offensive’ M.C. group of three awarded to Captain J. A. Wood, Royal Engineers, who anticipated an attack and worked incessantly by day and night to maintain communications under heavy enemy fire Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, in case of issue; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. J. A. Wood.) nearly extremely fine (3) £500-£700 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Anticipating an attack, this officer worked incessantly for several days and nights building alternative cable routes, which he supervised under heavy shell fire. Owing to his foresight and organisation, communication was kept up at a very critical time.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 7 July 1919. John Alexander Wood was commissioned into the Royal Engineers and served with the during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 February 1917. Awarded the Military Cross, his valuable service was further recognised with the award of a Mention in Despatches.
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