Royal National Lifeboat Institution, G.V.R., silver, a privately-made miniature pin badge, 19mm diameter, reverse only, the back engraved (E. S. Carver Nov 1922.) in fitted case, extremely fine £80-£100 --- Edward Sterling Carver RD, Commander, RNR, District Inspector of Lifeboats, was awarded the R.N.L.I. Silver medal on 17 November 1922 for his actions between 19 and 21 October 1922, when S.S. Hopelyn - on passage from Tyne to London with a cargo of coal - was wrecked off North Scroby Sands, Yarmouth, Norfolk. The Agnes Cross lifeboat from Lowestoft, Norfolk, and the Suffolk station, under the Command command of Carver, rescued 24 men and a black kitten. Page 231 of Lifeboat Gallantry: RNLI Medals and How They Were Won, ed. Barry Cox, notes that 27 RNLI medals were awarded for this rescue, including two in gold to the Coxswains of both of lifeboats; two silver (including one to Carver); and the remaining 23 in bronze.
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A selection of miscellaneous Canadian medals including; Usborne Tribute Medal (To the Mother of Pte. E. Penrice, who made the supreme sacrifice in France 1918) silver gilt; King’s Trophy Competition (At Faure 1937), silver, in Royal Mint fitted box of issue; a group of five Legion of Frontiersmen medals (Sergeant/Captain D. Palmer, B.F.P.O. medal (L/Cpl Page P. A. 1948-1989)), together with a named Royal Horticultural Society Long Service Medal, in case of issue; Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Long Service Medal (4), one unnamed (R. D. Corbett; C. LaRocque; E. R. Laramee); Toronto Garrison Military Tournament, silver, (Lieut. R. L. Merry, No. 2 Com. 48th Hldrs.); Silver Royal Naval Temperance Society Medal, H.M.S. Reindeer, July 1868, silver; Dominion Domi Marksmen Badge (G. Osborne), British Columbia centenary medallion; Dominion of Canada Medallion, bronze, generally very fine £100-£140 --- Sold with copy service records.
A fine Second War ‘Burma operations’ Immediate M.C. and Immediate I.D.S.M. group of six awarded to Acting Subadar Sherbahadur Rai, 1st Battalion, 7th Gurkha Rifles
Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated ‘1944’; Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (1288 Q.M. Hav. Sherbahadur Rai, 1-7 G.R.) complete with integral top brooch bar, this lacking pin; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; India Service Medal 1939-45, these four unnamed as issued, good very fine (6) £6,000-£8,000 --- M.C. London Gazette 27 July 1944. The recommendation states: ‘On 7 May 44 Jem Sherbahadur's platoon was the left hand platoon of the attack on the feature known as Wood Peak, east of the Imphal plain. When his Coy became held up by very heavy MMG and LMG fire from concealed positions on the reverse slope of the hill, Jem Sherbahadur Rai on his own initiative and with complete disregard for danger went forward and drawing fire from the enemy was able to locate the position of the enemy bunkers. He then personally led one of his sections forward into a position from which they could cover the enemy by fire while he himself with the remainder of his platoon attacked the enemy from the rear killing five of them in their bunkers and forcing the remainder to withdraw in disorder. Later in the day Jemadar Sherbahadur Rai went forward to occupy the eastern end of Khunbi village. On approaching the area his platoon came under very heavy MMG and LMG fire from a knoll which overlooked the village. Having dispersed his platoon under cover he moved forward shouting orders to an imaginary section in order to draw the enemy fire and thus managed to locate three enemy machine-guns which were then neutralized by MG and 3" mortar fire enabling the position to be taken. Throughout the whole operation this Gurkha Officer showed great initiative and resource and by his outstanding leadership and complete disregard for danger was an example to all.’ I.D.S.M. London Gazette 28 October 1942. The recommendation states: ‘During the withdrawal from Pegu this Hav. lead a counter attack on a wood to the north of Pegu-Hlegu Rd, against heavy grenade and rifle fire. Due to his fine leadership and courageous example this wood was cleared of enemy thus opening the road to M.T. Again on reaching the roadblock a mile further towards Hlegu when the C.O. was killed and the advance held up, this Hav. crept up to the road block which was under fire from snipers and threw two grenades into the enemy position thus clearing the road block and allowing the main body to advance.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 19 September 1946. Sherbahadur Rai is recorded as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' on 26 March 1945 (7 GR casualty register refers). Sold with copied recommendations and gazette extracts.
Renamed and Defective Medals (8): British War Medal 1914-20 (136018 Gnr. J. Mc Laughlan. R.A.) planchet only; Naval General Service 1915-62 (CH/X.4439 A. Ludlow. Mne. R.M.) planchet only; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (52278 B.Q.M. Serjt: J. E. Turner. R.F.A.) planchet only; Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Herbert Forsyth.) planchet only; together with copy 1939-45 Star; copy France and Germany Star; copy Defence Medal; ands copy War Medal 1939-45, the four Second War awards all modern copies, generally nearly very fine (8) £60-£80 --- Sold with copy research suggesting that Mne. Ludlow was entitled to the clasp ‘Near East’, having served with Brigade HQ, Royal Marines.
A rare and probably unique early ‘interpretation’ of evening dress medals worn by Captain William Chimmo, Royal Navy, F.R.G.S., F.L.S., F.R.A.S., F.M.S., an energetic hydrographer and Arctic explorer Representing medals for China 1842 and Arctic 1818-55, circa 1860, each comprising a square or rectangular silver frame fitted with a diagonal scroll engraved in cross-hatched capitals, one with ‘CHINA’, the other with ‘ARCTIC’, the latter with a five-pointed silver star affixed to lower part of frame, each with appropriate ribbon and with gold pin for wearing, good very fine (2) £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Purchased Baldwin’s, December 1980, together with his full-sized China 1842 and Arctic Medal 1855. For the recipient’s full-sized medals, see Lot 168.
An unattributed C.B. pair of miniature dress medals The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s badge, gilt and enamel; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of Justice’s badge, gilt and enamel, mounted court-style for display, very fine An unattributed C.M.G. group of five miniature dress medals The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s badge, gilt and enamel, lacking reverse central medallion; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Natal, Talana, Elandslaagte, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, the clasps of different periods of manufacture; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; Natal 1906, no clasp; Jubilee 1935, mounted court-style for display, generally very fine An unattributed Order of St. John group of three miniature dress medals The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Commander’s badge, silver; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp; King’s South Africa 1901-02, no clasp, mounted court-style for display, very fine Royal Red Cross, 1st Class (R.R.C.), E.II.R., gilt and enamel, mounted court-style for display on lady’s bow riband; Royal Victorian Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, silver, the first recent manufacture, good very fine (12) £80-£100
A rare Second War ‘Burma operations’ Immediate M.C. and post-war Immediate Q.P.M. for Gallantry group of eight awarded to Assistant Superintendent of Police J. C. Willcock, Sierra Leone Police, late Captain, 10th Gurkhas, and Federation of Malaya Police Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated 1945; Colonial Police Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue, for Gallantry (Asst. Supt. John C. Willcock, Sierra Leone Police); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (A.S.P. J. C. Willcock. F of M. Pol.); Sierra Leone Independence Medal 1961, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (8) £2,600-£3,000 --- M.C. London Gazette 24 May 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Lieutenant John Charles Willcock (E.C. 11030), 10th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army.’ The original recommendation, for an Immediate award of the M.C., states: ‘On the morning of February 26th [1945], “D” Company, 1/10 Gurkha Rifles was ambushed 3 miles north of Taungtha and the company commander killed. Lieutenant Willcock at once took over command of the company who were in considerable difficulties as they were pinned frontally and overlooked from both flanks. He quickly rallied his men, got the transport away, and established contact with his Battalion in Taungtha. An armoured force was at once sent to the assistance of “D” Company and contact was established at Ms45/5 about 1200hrs. On arrival of the leading troop of tanks Lieutenant Willcock though being heavily sniped at once walked over to the outside telephone on the troop commander’s tank, and though he knew his men were tired and short of ammunition, Lieutenant Willcock and the tank commander made a joint plan for a counter-attack. The attack was very quickly organised and went in with great dash largely because of the fearless leadership of Lieutenant Willcock, the result being that some 50 Japanese were killed and the remainder fled to the nearby hills. Throughout the day Lieutenant Willcock, who had not previously been in battle, set a magnificent example to “D” Company, and his conduct has been the subject of comment throughout the squadron of Royal Deccan Horse who supported him.’ C.P.M for Gallantry London Gazette 9 October 1956: Immediate award of Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry to Assistant Superintendent John Charles Willcock, Sierra Leone Police Force.’ The following Obituary notice gives some background to the award of the C.P.M. for gallantry: ‘Willy’ Wilcock, or John Charles Willcock, MC, CPM late Captain 1st/10th Gurkha Rifles and Assistant Superintendent Colonial Police (Malaya and Sierra Leone) to give him his full name and distinctions, was not a member of the Association but will, be remembered by several members who knew him. Son of a doctor in Leeds he was born in 1926, educated at Epsom College and joined the Indian Army in 1942. After commissioning in the 1st/10th Gurkha Rifles he was on active service in Burma from 1943 and won a very good MC in his first action when his company were ambushed and their experienced company commander killed. Willy took command, rallied the company and when a relief force of tanks arrived displayed complete coolness when planning a joint counter attack and fearless leadership and dash when leading his men in their assault which routed the enemy. He was awarded an immediate MC. In 1949 he joined the Federation of Malaya Police and saw service in the field and on the staff supporting the administration of jungle forts. We lack details of this service but one who met him was impressed by his luxuriant moustache and his ability to munch raw chillies as lesser men munch peanuts. In 1854 he transferred to Sierra Leone where he remained until independence in 1962. From December 1955 to March 1956 there were serious disturbances amounting to rebellion in the Protectorate. Willy gained his CPM for gallantry having, in the words of a Force Order, ‘commanded operational units over a prolonged period. His personal courage and leadership were an inspiration to his men. He was wounded in action at Balanaers where his unit was attacked. The rebels were defeated and many arrests made. This action sealed the end of the disorders.’ Still under forty when he left government service he became secretary of the golf club at Saltford in the west country where he remained, a confirmed bachelor living in the club house and happy in a wide circle of friends, until his death in 2003. The fact that a plaque was put up in the club house referring to his service in the East and quoting from the citation for his MC attests to the popularity and the respect in which he was held. In the early 1990s he made contact with a Gurkha battalion of the British Army serving in England and was treated as an honoured guest when he visited their camp. This established a regular link withg the golf club which Gurkhas visited when they were represented at Willy’s funeral.’ Willy Willcock died at Bath in October 2003, aged 79.
An unattributed S.G.M. group of six miniature dress medals Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Defence Medal, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed group of five miniature dress medals Naval General Service 1915-62, 3 clasps, Cyprus, Near East, Arabian Peninsula; General Service 1962-2007, 4 clasps, Borneo, South Arabia, Radfan, Northern Ireland; U.N. Medal, on UNFICYP ribbon; Jubilee 1977; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, mounted as worn, good very fine (11) £70-£90
Miniature Medals: British War Medal 1914-20 (4); Victory Medal 1914-19 (3); Naval General Service 1915-62 (2), 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula; 2 clasps, Near East, Cyprus; 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Delhi Durbar 1911, silver; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, Regular Army; King’s African Rifles L.S. & G.C., E.II.R.; Efficiency Decoration, E.II.R., Territorial, with integral top riband bar; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R.; Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, E.II.R.; Canadian Forces Decoration, E.II.R.; Oman, Sultanate, Peace Medal; Accession Medal; Long Service Medal, generally very fine (22) £60-£80 --- Sold with a miniature clasp for the 1914 Star; and some short lengths of riband for both the DFC and Victory Medal.
A Belgian Order of Leopold group of ten award to Auguste Hick, Belgian Forces Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold, Chevalier’s breast badge, silver and enamel, French motto; Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., bronze, with bronze A.I.R. palm on riband; Croix de Guerre, L.III.R., bronze; Frontline Fire Service Cross, bronze; Military Decoration, First Class, gilt, on long service riband; Allied Victory Medal, bronze; Commemorative Medal for the Great War, bronze; Civil Decoration, Third Class Medal, bronze, on administrative long service riband; Prisoner of War Medal 1940-45, bronze; Medal for Military Combatants 1940-45, bronze, all mounted in a glazed frame together with a portrait postcard photograph of the recipient and his identity card, traces of verdigris to the Second War CdeG, otherwise very fine and better (10) £100-£140 --- Auguste Hick was born in Welkenraedt on 10 October 1887 and and served with the Belgian Forces from 18 January 1917. Sold with five contemporary postcard photographs.
Belgium, Kingdom, Order of the Crown (2), Officer’s breast badge, 63mm including wreath suspension x 44mm, gilt and enamel, of modern manufacture, with rosette and crossed swords device on riband; Chevalier’s badge, 63mm including wreath suspension x 44mm, silvered, gilt, and enamel; Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., bronze, with bronze palm emblem on riband; Civil Decoration, Second Class Cross, silver and enamel, on administrative long service riband, reverse central medallion detached but present; together with two miniature badges of the Order of the Crown, good very fine France, Second Empire, St. Helena Medal, bronze, good very fine France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier’s breast badge (2), both 52mm including wreath suspension x 40mm, silver and enamel, one in case of issue, blue enamel damage to bands around both central medallions to one, this very fine, the other better (7) £100-£140
A Great War ‘Italian theatre’ A.R.R.C. group of four awarded to Sister N. A. Maling, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, who, after early service on the Western Front, was later awarded the A.R.R.C. and was also mentioned in despatches for her services in Italy Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.), G.V.R., on ladies bow; 1914 Star (Miss N. A. Maling. Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Sister N. A. Maling), good very fine (4) £600-£800 --- A.R.R.C. London Gazette, 12 December 1919. M.I.D. London Gazette, 5 June 1919. Nina Agnes Maling was born in St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies, on 17 January 1880. Educated at The High School, Brighton, she afterwards studied nursing at University College Hospital, Gower Street, London, leaving as a Senior Staff Nurse on 14 November 1908. She attested for the Q.A.I.M.N.S.R. in London on 21 March 1909, and served during the Great War. Her Medal Index Card and medal roll indicate her service on the Western Front from 8 August 1914, yet her service records refer to 13 August 1914. Either way, she was an early entrant, and later served in the Italian theatre from 12 May 1918, being appointed Sister in charge of Faenza Military Hospital, for which she was awarded the A.R.R.C. and was also mentioned in despatches. Discharged on 3 November 1919, she returned to civilian nursing and later died whilst living in Moreton-in-the-Marsh, Gloucestershire, aged 73, on 8 July 1953. Sold with copy service papers, London Gazette entries, medal index card and medal roll extracts.
An unattributed Jordanian group of nine Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom, Order of the Renaissance, Fourth Class badge, by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London, 96mm including crown and flag suspension x 59mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, maker’s mark and hallmarks for London 1953 on reverse, with rosette on riband; Order of Independence, Fourth Class badge, by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London, 67mm including wreath suspension x 38mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, maker’s mark and hallmarks for London 1949 on reverse, with rosette on riband; War Medal 1939-45, bronze; War Service Medal 1948, bronze; Great Britain, Defence and War Medals 1939-45; together with a Greek Orthodox Medal for the 1500th Anniversary of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem 451-1951, bronze mounted as worn; together with a Jordanian Medal for the Great Ramadan War 1973 and a Jordanian Silver Jubilee Medal 1977, these both loose, generally good very fine (9) £400-£500
A Polish Order of Polonia Restituta group of five awarded to F. Sadowski, Polish Forces Poland, People’s Republic, Order of Polonia Restituta, Fifth Class breast badge, gilt and enamel; War Medal 1939, silvered; Warsaw Medal 1939-45, bronze; Oder, Neisse and Baltic Medal, bronze; Commemorative Medal for the 40th Anniversary of the People’s Republic 1944-84, silvered, last three all in cases of issue, nearly extremely fine (5) £60-£80 --- Sold with the named bestowal booklets for all five awards; a pair of ‘Poland’ cloth titles; and a small passport-sized photograph of the recipient.
The Portuguese Order of Prince Henry the Navigator bestowed upon Mr. John Clench Portugal, Republic, Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, Fifth Class breast badge, silver and enamel, with related miniature award, in Frederico Costa, Lisbon, case of issue; together with four other awards attributed to the recipient, comprising Belgium, Kingdom, King Baudouin Royal Household Medal for Foreign Delegations, Second Class, silvered, in Fisch, Brussels, case of issue; Brazil, Republic, Commemorative Medal for the Centenary of the Birth of Lauro Muller, silvered, in Randal, Rio de Janeiro, case of issue; Germany, Federal Republic, Merit Medal, gilt and enamel, with lapel bow, in Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, case of issue; Netherlands, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Silver Medal, silver, in case of issue, extremely fine (5) £120-£160 --- Sold with the named Bestowal Document for the Portuguese Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, named to John Clench, and dated 18 July 1979; and accompanying Buckingham Palace Restricted Permission to wear document.
A fine O.B.I. group of eleven awarded to Subadar Major (Hon. Captain) Bakhshish Singh, 2/2nd Punjab Regiment (late 69th Punjabis) Order of British India, 1st Class, 2nd type neck badge, gold and enamel; 1914-15 Star (No. 1785 Nk. Bakhshish Singh, 1/69/Punjabis.); British War and Victory Medals (1785 Nk. Bakhshish Singh 1-69 Pjbis.); India General Service 1908-35, 4 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, North West Frontier 1935, with M.I.D. oak leaf (1785 Havr. Bakhshish Singh, 1/69/Pjbs.); India General Service 1936-39, 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37, North West Frontier 1937-39 (1090 Subdr. Maj. Bakhshish Singh, 2-2 Punjab R.); War Medal 1939-45, unnamed; India Service Medal (IO 2173 Sub/Maj. Bakhshish Singh, 2 Punjab R.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, these last three unnamed as issued, the last ten mounted court-style, nearly very fine or better (11) £1,400-£1,800 --- Bakhshish Singh joined the 1/69 Punjabis as a Sepoy on 1 August 1910, and served the War of 1914-21 at the following: Shaik Said, 10 November, 1914; Egypt, 19 November 1914 to 28 April 1915, and 16 December 1915 to 12 January 1916; Gallipoli, 1-15 May 1915; France and Belgium, 30 May to 3 December 1915; Aden, 19 January 1916 to 11 November 1918; Afghanistan N.W.F., 1919; Waziristan, 1921-23 (Despatches London Gazette 18 November 1924). He also served at: North West Frontier of India (Mohmand), 1935; North West Frontier, 1936-37; Jemadar, 17 January 1924; Dubadar, 1 July 1931; Subadar-Major, 1 July 1937; O.B.I. 2nd Class (Bahadur), 11 May 1937; O.B.I. 1st Class (Sardar Bahadur) 1942. In 1943 he was appointed Honorary Captain and Aide-de-Camp to General Officer C-in-C North Western Army. Sold with full research.
United States of America, Congressional Medal of Honor, Army, 6th (current) issue, gilt and enamel, unnamed specimen, reverse of suspension engraved ‘The Congress to’, the reverse marked ‘1/10 of 10K G.F. H.L.P. N.Y.C.’, with neck cravat with pop stud attachments, reverse pad with three support hooks, extremely fine £300-£400
International Medal for Supervision and Control in Vietnam, Canadian issue, bronze (Maj E. S. C. Murdoch) good very fine, scarce to Commonwealth Forces £100-£140 --- Ernest St. John Charles Murdoch, M.C., was one of a small number of officers who was specially employed to make up the Military Component Canadian Delegation (M.C.C.D.), which was set up to implement the terms of the Geneva Agreement from 1954 when the First Indo China War had ended, to the International Commission of Control and Supervision (I.C.C.S.). Only three countries, Canada, India, and Poland, were sent to Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia from 1954 to 1973, and only 1,500 ‘Peace’ Medals were awarded in total for 90 days’ service. Murdoch had previously been awarded the Military Cross for his services with the Royal Canadian Artillery in Sicily (London Gazette 23 September 1943), and Mentioned in Despatches for his services in Korea (London Gazette 3 October 1953).
An interesting Order of St. John group of nine awarded to Surgeon W. R. Haigh, Serbian Relief Fund The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer‘s (Brother’s) breast badge, gilt and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles; British War and Victory Medals (W. E. Haigh.) VM officially re-impressed; British Red Cross Society Medal for War Service, bronze; Montenegro, Principality, Order of Danilo, 1st type, Knight’s breast badge, silver and enamel, unmarked; Serbia, Kingdom, Order of St. Sava, Knight’s breast badge, silver and enamel, bishop in green robes, unmarked; Order of the White Eagle, Knight’s breast badge, Civil Division, silver-gilt and enamel, unmarked; Red Cross Society Cross, silver and enamel; Serbian Red Cross Society of London, silver medal for service to Serbia during the War 1914-1918, unnamed, mounted for display purposes, good very fine and better (9) £800-£1,000 --- William Edwin Haigh ‘was born on 29 August 1878 and received his medical education at University College, London, and St. Bartholomew's Hospital, qualifying in 1909. After resident appointments he took the D.T.M. of Liverpool in 1910 and the F.R.C.S. of England in 1911. Thereafter he had a colourful career, for after working at the Wesleyan Mission Hospital in Hankow he served as a medical officer in the Balkan War. During the Great War he was seconded to the Serbian Army and received several Serbian decorations. Afterwards he became a member of the medical staff of the League of Nations and carried out some important investigations, the most impressive being his inquiry into the severe incidence of typhus fever in Poland and Russia. He was also the author of a report on malaria in Albania. Soon after taking the D.P.H. in 1926 Haigh joined the public health staff in Derby, arriving there with a richly deserved reputation as an epidemiologist. He is remembered in Derby mainly for the organisation of the immunisation services, which he raised to a high degree of efficiency. He became deputy medical officer of health in 1941, holding this post up to his retirement in 1946. He was a man of restless energy, whose vital interests in research and quest for perfection were fully sustained. Among his many successes was the award of the Neech prize in 1930 for a thesis on the ventilation of the Derby cinemas: it was probably the first time that the kata thermometer had been used for such a purpose. Dr. Haigh had a wonderful memory and possessed great integrity, knowledge, and professional skill, and his opinions were always greatly valued. Although essentially a quiet man, he was always friendly, and without doubt he was very much liked and respected by all who knew him. His death, in Geneva on 29 November 1961, has evoked many expressions of admiration from his former colleagues.’ (the recipient’s obituary in the British Medical Journal, 13 January 1962, refers). Haigh served as a Surgeon with the Serbian Relief Fund during the Great War in Serbia from 7 March to 1 August 1915 (not entitled to a 1914-15 Star)
A rare Great War ‘Hamel, March 1918’ D.C.M. and ‘Somme, 1916’ M.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant Joshua Fishwick, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (D6581 Sjt: J. Fishwick. M.M. 2/D. Gds:); Military Medal, G.V.R. (6581 Cpl. J. Fishwick. 2/D. Gds:); 1914 Star, with clasp (6581 L. Cpl. J. Fishwick. 2/D. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (D-6581 Sjt. J. Fishwick. 2-D. Gds.); Defence Medal, mounted as worn, together with Silver War Badge (B235707) with tatty certificate, generally nearly very fine (6) £2,600-£3,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a small reconnoitring party to inspect the enemy’s disposition, and, having got behind an advance post, he attacked it, causing severe casualties and bringing back one prisoner and three machine guns. This was done under heavy hostile machine-gun fire.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Hamel, 31 March 1918.’ M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1916. Believed to be an award for the operations in the Carnoy Valley, 14-16 September 1916. Joshua Fishwick enlisted into the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) on 1 January 1912, and served in France from 16 August 1914. He was discharged on 7 May 1919. Sold wIth copied research including gazette notices, War Diary extracts, and Medal Index Card.
A Great War ‘Ypres-Menin Road’ September 1917 D.C.M. and ‘Hindenburg Line’ May 1917 M.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant J. Ellis, 1st (attached 4th) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9637 Sjt: J. Ellis. 1/L’pool: R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (9637 Sjt: J. Ellis. 1/L’pool: R.); 1914 Star (9637 Pte. T. Ellis. 1/L’pool R.) note initial; British War and Victory Medals (9637 Sjt. J. Ellis. L’pool R.) mounted for display, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (5) £2,000-£2,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 26 November 1917; citation published 6 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was largely responsible for the steadiness with which the men of his company met and repulsed a strong enemy counter-attack. His great courage, resource and initiative were an inspiring example to the men at a critical time.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Ypres-Menin Road, 27 September 1917’. The War Diary for this date describes the attacks during operations in the Reutelbeer Sector, 25-28th September 1917. M.M. London Gazette 28 July 1917. Probably an award for the 33rd Division attack on the Hindenburg Line on 20 May 1917. John Ellis went to France with the 1st Battalion, Liverpool Regiment on 12 August 1914 (initial shown as ‘T’ on Medal Index Card). He was subsequently attached to the 4th Battalion and won both of his awards with the 4th. Sold with copied research including gazette entries, D.C.M., M.M. and Medal Index Cards, and War Diary extracts.
A fine Great War Gallipoli ‘Gully Ravine’ D.C.M. and inter-War B.E.M. group of six awarded to Colour-Sergeant J. M. Wood, 1st Battalion, The Border Regiment, later 4/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9402 L. Sjt: J. M. Wood. 1/Bord: R.); British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (3589460 Cr. Sgt. James M. Wood, D.C.M.); 1914-15 Star (9402 Pte. J. M. Wood. Bord. R.); British War and Victory Medals (9402 Sjt. J. M. Wood. Bord. R.); Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., Territorial (3589460 C. Sjt. J. M. Wood (D.C.M.) 4/5 R. Scots.) mounted for display, together with silver shooting medal (1908 Pte. J. Wood. 9402 G Coy) good very fine (7) £1,600-£2,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 6 September 1915: ‘For gallant conduct on the 28th June, 1915, on the Gallipoli peninsula. He led a reinforcing party into an enemy trench under heavy fire, and proceeded down it until he joined up with the unit on his flank. The section he passed down was strongly held by the enemy, 64 of whom surrendered.’ One of three D.C.M.’s awarded to the Border Regiment for the attack on Gully Ravine, 28 June 1915. The regimental history records: ‘”A” Company had more trouble with Turkey Trench, for they were throughout exposed to a particularly murderous fire from a hitherto unlocated enemy trench running from Turkey Trench to H.12, and every man of the assaulting party was either killed or wounded, Captain Hodgson, leading the attack, being bayoneted. “A” Company’s supports fared little better and suffered much from shell and rifle fire, but reinforcements under Sergeant Wood were gradually pushed forward and joined up with “B” Company in Boomerang Redoubt, the garrison of which then surrendered, 64 Turks becoming prisoners and being sent to the rear. The whole operation was thoroughly well organized, and was carried through with the greatest boldness and dash.’ B.E.M. (Military) London Gazette 8 June 1939: ‘No. 3589460 Colour-Sergeant James Milburn Wood, D.C.M., 4/5th Battalion, (Queen’s Edinburgh) (52nd Searchlight Regiment) The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), Territorial Army.’ Sold with copied research including gazette notices, Battalion War Diary entries covering the Gallipoli landings on 25 April and Gully Ravine action, together with extracts from the regimental histories.
A Great War ‘Egypt’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private W. Hitchcock, Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry and Machine Gun Corps Cavalry, who was killed in action in Egypt on 21 November 1917 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (96187 Pte. W. Hitchcock. M.G.C.); 1914-15 Star (1445 Pte. W. Hitchcock, Dorset. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (1445 Pte. W. Hitchcock. Dorset Yeo.) mounted as worn, good very fine (4) £1,600-£2,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 28 March 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the other members of his machine-gun team had become casualties, during an action, he assisted his officer to get the gun into action, showing great determination and resource.’ William Hitchcock was born at Wellington, Somerset, and attested for the Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry at Sherborne, Dorset. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 30 October 1915, before transferring to the Machine Gun Corps Cavalry, and saw further service with them as part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was killed in action in Egypt on 21 November 1917; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Battery Sergeant-Major E. P. Faulkner, Royal Field Artillery Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (34695 B.S. Mjr: E. P. Faulkner. A.149/Bde: R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (34695 B.S. Mjr. E. P. Faulkner. R.F.A.) first digit of number stamped over ‘2’; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (34695 W.O.Cl.2. E. P. Faulkner. R.A.); Defence Medal; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (1017643 W.O.Cl.II. E. P. Faulkner. D.C.M. R.F.A.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue (Edward P. Faulkner.) overall contact wear, otherwise nearly very fine (7) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After several failures he succeeded in getting the gun teams through the hostile barrage to the guns. There he found himself surrounded by the enemy, but by his coolness and daring succeeded in getting the teams away.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 14 December 1917. Edward P. Faulkner was a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and served in France from 21 August 1915.
A Great War 1918 ‘French theatre’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Battery Sergeant Major H. C. Cook, 173rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (L-5069 Sjt:-A.B.S. Mjr:- H. C. Cook. R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (L-5069 B.S. Mjr H. C. Cook. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (L-5069 W.O. Cl. II. H. C. Cook. R.A.) BWM suspension claw, re-pinned, generally very fine or better (4) £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919 (citation appearing London Gazette 3 September 1919): ‘For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty over the period 25th February, 1918 to 17th September 1918, which includes the operations at St. Quentin in March, and the subsequent retreat. He acted continually as battery sergeant major at the guns, and on numerous occasions set a splendid example of coolness and courage under fire.’ Henry C. Cook was a native of Tring. He served during the Great War with the 173rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery in the French theatre of war from 26 November 1915.
A fine Great War ‘Battle of Loos 1915, V.C. action’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private Saxon Smith, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, for gallantry at Hulluch on 8 October 1915; he was killed in action on the Somme on 15 September 1916 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12702 Pte. S. Smith. 3/C. Gds.); 1914-15 Star (12702 Pte. S. Smith. C. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (12702 Pte. S. Smith. C. Gds.) mounted court-style for display; Memorial Plaque (Saxon Smith) this in its card envelope with Buckingham Palace enclosure, extremely fine (5) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry when bombing the enemy, retaking a sap and advancing forward to bomb an enemy sap.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘8 October 1915.’ Saxon Smith was born in July 1891 at Hollinwood, Lancashire. He landed in France on 7 April 1915, and joined the 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, who had been in France since the start of the war. In late September and October 1915 the Battalion took part in the Battle of Loos, and it was for his actions near Hulluch on 8 October that Smith was awarded the D.C.M. For this same action Lance-Sergeant Oliver Brooks, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, was awarded the Victoria Cross: ‘The 3rd Battalion Grenadiers were holding an advanced trench, difficult to defend and almost surrounded by the enemy, who succeeded in bombing two of their companies out of it to a second position in rear; and the consequences of the mishap might have been serious. The 3rd Battalion Coldstream were posted on the immediate right, and behaved with admirable courage and promptitude; they stood quite firm and at once went to the aid of their comrades in trouble. At the time they too were being pressed, and the enemy got a momentary footing in one of their advanced saps, but No. 3 Company, well supported by No. 1, quickly bombed him out of it, capturing three prisoners. Another effort was however necessary to restore the situation, and No. 6738 Lance-Sergeant O. Brooks, of his own initiative, followed by six bombers, and supported by a section, all of them of the 3rd Battalion, started bombing down the captured trench. A fierce fight followed lasting three-quarters of an hour, which ended by driving the intruders out of their gains; so confident were the bombing party that they were eager to continue operations and invade the German lines, but enough had been done for present. The trench that had been temporarily lost was then reoccupied, and the original position entirely recovered. The expenditure of bombs by the Battalion that afternoon was 5,000.’ (Regimental history refers) Whilst the six bombers that accompanied Brooks were each awarded the D.C.M. for the same action, it has been established that Smith was not one of that party, he having performed similar deeds on the same day. He was killed in action, whilst still serving with 3rd Battalion, in the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with an original news cutting with portrait announcing award of D.C.M.; and copied research.
A superb Great War ‘Ypres, June 1917’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Company Sergerant-Major R. E. Page, 8th Battalion, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5777 C.S. Mjr: R. E. Page. 8/E. Kent R.); 1914-15 Star (G-5777Sjt. R. E. Page. E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-5777 A.W.O.Cl.1. R. E. Page. E. Kent R.) medlas unmounted, the first with edge bruise and polished, good fine, otherwise very fine (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 16 August 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night attack he personally bombed several dug-outs full of the enemy and shot others who refused to surrender. He also showed great ability in consolidating the captured position and was of invaluable assistance to his company commander.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Ypres, 14-15 June 1917.’ Ronald Eric Page was born at Bexhill, Sussex, and attested for the army at Brighton on 1 September 1914, aged 20 years 6 months; although a shop assistant by trade, he had had some previous service in the R.N.V.R. Posted to the 8th Battalion, The Buffs on 12 September, his abilities brought him rapid promotion. Page entered France with the battalion at Boulogne on 31 August 1915, and went on to win his D.C.M. with the 8th when they were in action clearing out the enemy defenders in a strongly fortified area in the Ypres sector known as the ‘Spoil Bank’. On the night of 14-15 June 1917, stiff resistance was encountered and the deep dug-outs in this labyrinth had to be neutralised by the successful use of a combination of phosphorous bombs and Mills grenades. Page was discharged to ‘Z’ Reserve on 25 February 1919. Sold with copied research including attestation papers, gazette notices, Medal Index Card, and battalion War Diary for June 1917.
Lapel Badges. A miscellaneous selection including a scarce miniature silver wound badge, Old Contemptibles, two On War Service, a Ypres gilt and enamel medal, an RAF arm eagle, an enamel GQ Parachute, and sundry other lapel badges and riband bars; together with an H.M.S. Warspite copper circular tray, and another smaller example for H.M.S. Jamaica, overall good condition (lot) £50-£70
A Great War ‘Mesopotamia 1917’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant William Challoner, 6th Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6741 Sjt: W. Challoner. 6/R. Lanc: R.); 1914-15 Star (6741 L. Cpl. W. Challoner. R. Lanc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (6741 Sjt. W. Challoner. R. Lanc. R.) medals unmounted, very fine and better (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917; citation published 26 January 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack upon the enemy’s position. He led a party of twenty men to the enemy’s communication trench, where he held on although subject to heavy enfilade fire, by which twelve became casualties, eventually blocked the trench and put a Lewis gun in position, thus preventing the enemy from making any further advance. He was wounded himself and set a splendid example of initiative and determination.’ Annotated gazettes states: ‘Mespot.’ William Challoner was born in the Parish of St John's near Manchester on 25 March 1883. He worked as a labourer and on 4 March 1901, he enlisted into the King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment, having previously served in their Territorials. He was posted to the 1st Battalion on 8 May 1901, serving at Malta from November 1901 until September 1903, and then in India until January 1909 when he returned to the U.K., serving until 5 April 1909, when he was transferred to the Army Reserve having attained the rank of Lance-Corporal. Mobilized on 5 August 1914, at the outbreak of the Great War, he was posted to the 1st Battalion King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment with the rank of Lance-Corporal. He landed in France on 4 December 1914, to join the 1st Battalion who were by then already serving in France, having suffered heavy casualties at Le Cateau. Challoner returned to the U.K. on 27 March 1915, and on 26 July 1915 he was posted to the 6th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment, a New Army battalion preparing to depart for Gallipoli. Landing in Gallipoli on 24 July 1915, he remained there until the peninsula was evacuated. He was promoted Corporal on 6 August 1915, and a week later promoted Sergeant. The 6th Battalion went from Gallipoli to Egypt and from there to Mesopotamia, where they landed on 13 February 1916. On 8 May Challoner was appointed acting C.Q.M.S., a position he held until reverting to Sergeant on 6 November 1916. Challoner was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his services in Mesopotamia in early 1917, most likely for the action at the Dahra Bend in February 1917. On 15 April 1918, he returned to England, being posted to the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, with whom he remained for the remainder of the war. He was demobilised on 11 March 1919. Sold with copied research including discharge papers, gazette notices, Medal Index Card and medal rolls.
A Great War stretcher bearer’s D.C.M. group of three awarded to Private Ernest Stockman, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (28796 Pte. E. Stockman. 2/Devon: R.) minor official correction to number with ‘8’ over ‘3’; British War and Victory Medals (28796 Pte. E. Stockman. Devon. R.) medals unmounted, nearly extremely fine (3) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer. Seeing a man hit between the enemy’s line and our own he rushed out in broad daylight to within 100 yards of the enemy, picked him up and, followed by a hail of bullets, carried him back to the aid post. On many other occasions he has saved lives by his coolness and devotion to duty.’ Battalion War Diary entry for 9 July 1918 confirms award of D.C.M. for ‘gallantry and devotion to duty between the Aisne and Marne.’ The 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, was awarded the Croix de Guerre with bronze palm as a unit for actions at Bois de Buttes (Aisne) 27 May 1918. Sold with large portrait photograph of Stockman in uniform with ‘SB’ arm badge, this rolled and folded with marginal tears; Ypres League membership certificate; and 8th Division Parchment Certificate for Gallant Conduct, dated 26th May, 1918, awarded to Private Ernest Stockman, 2nd Devonshire Regiment. Action for which Commended:- ‘Near Villers Bretonneux on 24th April, 1918, Private Stockman carried out his duties in the open for many hours under heavy fire. When returning from the Regimental Aid Post, though he was cut off from his Company, he at once reported for duty to the nearest Company and carried on his work as stretcher bearer with untiring zeal and determination.’
A Great War ‘Pusieux Trench, Battle of the Ancre’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Lieutenant William Henman, Gloucetershire Regiment, late 8th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9004 C.S. Mjr: W. Henman. 8/Som: L.I.); 1914 Star, with clasp (9004 Cpl. W. Henman. Som: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. W. Henman.); War Medal 1939-45, mounted for display, contact pitting, otherwise very fine (5) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 March 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He took command of a large party of his company, and handled them with great gallantry under most trying conditions.’ The Battalion War Diary notes: ‘Distinguished Conduct Medal. No. 9004 C.S.M. William Henman. For conspicuous skill and gallantry on the 18th November and in particular for taking command of a large part of his Company when no officers were present, his Company Commander being killed. He kept them together and assisted them greatly by his example and coolness.’ [This was during the attack upon PUSIEUX TRENCH, near Beaucourt, Battle of the Ancre, 1916] M.I.D. London Gazette 3 March 1917. William Henman served in France from 21 August 1914. He was admitted to 1st Casualty Hospital with influenza on 18 September 1914, but rejoined the battalion on 7 October, and returned to England on 7 December 1914. He afterwards served with the 8th Battalion on the Somme, and won the D.C.M. for gallantry during the Battle of the Ancre on 18 November 1916. His name is recorded on the Wounded List from 5 January 1917. Henman was granted a commission as 2nd Lieutenant to the 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, on 26 November 1917, and to be Temporary Lieutenant, for service with West African Frontier Force, on 2 October 1918. Placed on the retired list on 27 February 1924, he was recalled fro the Reserve of Officers, to be Garrison Adjutant, on 23 August 1939. He retried as War Substantive Captain, on account of ill-health, on 11 July 1942. Sold with copied research.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded Private to E. Thynne, 10th Battalion (Hull Commercials), East Yorkshire Regiment, for gallantry in the attack on Gars Brugghe Farm east of Foret de Nieppe on 28 June 1918 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3-5555 Pte. E. Thynne. 10/E. York: R.); 1914 Star (3-5555 Pte. E. Thynne. 1/E. York: R.); British War and Victory Medals (3-5555 Pte. E. Thynne, E. York. R.) mounted as worn, good very fine (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance this soldier was ever in the forefront of the attack. When the advance was delayed at a farm that was determinedly held by the enemy, he rushed forward through heavy machine-gun fire and forced his way into the buildings. Pte. Thynne captured three prisoners; the remainder of the garrison retired precipitately. The final objective having been reached, he volunteered to take back the information to battalion headquarters. After making his way through a heavy hostile barrage, he safely delivered his message, together with a most useful account of the precise situation and the requirements of the front line. His behaviour throughout was distinguished by brilliant gallantry.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘E. Forest of Nieppe, 28 June 1918. Ernest Thynne was a native of Felling-on-Tyne and went to France with the 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment on 2 November 1914. Sold with copied research including gazette notices, D.C.M. card and Medal Index Card which also shows entitlement to a Silver War Badge.
A Great War 1915 ‘Ypres - Hill 60’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant J. Thompson, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7229 A. Cpl. J. Thompson. 2/K.O.S.B.) nearly very fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 June 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry on “Hill 60” on the night of 17th April, 1915, when he superintended his section digging a communication trench under heavy fire, and set a fine example to his men.’ John Thompson served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers in the French theatre of war from 29 November 1914. Thompson distinguished himself at ‘Hill 60’ - the latter was formed largely from debris dug out to form a cutting in the Ypres-Comines-Lille railway. The hill, held by the Germans since December 1914, was mined in seven places. The mines were exploded at 7pm on 17 April 1915. The Royal West Kent Regiment were detailed to storm and clear the ‘exploded’ hill; ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies of the 2nd Battalion K.O.S.B. were detailed to consolidate the position when won - though during the attack, many of the K.O.S.B. joined in, reportedly using their picks and shovels! The cratered hill was taken and a rough firing trench constructed in the face of fierce German counter-attacks and bombardment which continued into the following day. Sold with copied research.
Three: Private J. G. Coughlan, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 22 October 1914 1914 Star, with clasp (8348 Pte. J. Coughlan. 1/D. of Corn: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (8348 Pte. J. G. Coughlan D. of Corn. L.I.) all in separate named card boxes of issue, with named Record Office enclosure and OHMS transmission envelope for the 1914 Star addressed to ‘Mrs. A. E. Coughlan, 44 Rodney Place, New Kent Road, SE17’; Memorial Plaque (Joseph George Coughlan) extremely fine (4) £200-£240 --- Joseph George Coughlan was born in Kingsland, Middlesex, on 4 November 1887 and attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry at Stratford, Essex, on 26 March 1906. He served pre-War with the 2nd Battalion in Cape Town and Hong Kong, before returning to the U.K. in March 1914 to serve with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 21 August 1914. He was killed in action on the Western Front on 22 October 1914 (according to the medal roll and his medal index card, although de Ruvigny and Soldiers Died both list him as dying of wounds), one of 148 other ranks from the battalion reported as ‘missing, almost certainly either killed or wounded’ on that date; he has no known grave and is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, France. Sold with copied research.
A Great War ‘Western Front - Bois du Beugneux, July 1918’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Corporal E. J. White, 4th Battalion, Royal Susex Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (200318 Cpl. E. J. White. 4/R. Suss: R.); 1914-15 Star (4-1861 Pte. E. J. White. R. Suss. R.); British War and Victory Medals (4-1861 Cpl. E. J. White. R. Suss. R.) medlas loose, nearly very fine or better (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took over command of his company when all the officers and non-commissioned officers had become casualties. Under heavy fire and under his own initiative he reorganised the line with great skill and courage. At a critical period his grasp of the situation was largely responsible for the steadiness of his company in the advance.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Bois du Beugneux’, date illegible. The Battalion War Diary confirms the action at Bois du Beugneux on 28/29 July 1918. The following article was published in the West Sussex Times, 26 October 1918, page 4: ‘The Great War - Horsham and District Jottings And last but not least Corporal Edward J. White, Royal Sussex Regiment, was recently awarded the D.C.M. This young soldier had landed at Suvla Bay on the 8th August 1915 and fought through the Dardanelles Gallipoli campaign. Following this up by good work in Palestine, he was at the capture of Gaza and after over three years’ absence, was on the “road home” when he was called in on another front, was wounded, and is now in Blighty until his services are again required. Corporal White was one of captain & Adjutant Teague’s boys and was winner of the Boxing Competition at General Hutton’s Fete, just before the war.’ Sold with copied research including Attestation papers, gazette notices, Battalion War Diary extracts, and Medal Index Card.
A Great War 1916 ‘Mesopotamian theatre - Sheikh Sa’ad’ D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant Major A. Milligan, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders, who served with the Battalion from 1914 all the way through to the Armistice
 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (204 Pr. Sjt: A. Milligan. 2/R. Hdrs) good very fine £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 15 April 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry. Serjeant-Drummer Simpson and Serjeant Milligan maintained the supply of ammunition during an action, and showed great indifference to danger.’ Alexander Milligan served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 12 October 1914. He served with the Battalion all the way through the war to the Armistice, 11 November 1918. Milligan left France with the Battalion in November 1915, and served with them in the Mesopotamian theatre of war from January 1916. He initially served as Pioneer Sergeant with Battalion Headquarters, and the Battalion were engaged at Sheikh Sa’ad, Wadi and Hanna. The Battalion War Diary gives Simpson and Milligan as performing the above during the Battle of Sheikh Sa’ad on 7 January 1916. Milligan subsequently served as Company Sergeant Major with No. 1 Company on the Palestine front from January 1918.
A Great War ‘Western Front 1918’ D.C.M. and ‘Salonika 1917’ M.S.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant-Major Septimus Pugh, 4th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, later King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6321 C.S. Mjr. S. Pugh. 4/K.R. Rif: C.); 1914-15 Star (6321 C.S. Mjr. S. Pugh. K.R. Rif: C.); British War and Victory Medals (6321 W.O.Cl.II. S. Pugh. K.R. Rif. C.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (6321 C.S. Mjr: S. Pugh. 4/K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (6837120 W.O. Cl. 1. S. Pugh. D.C.M. K.O.Y.L.I.) medals unmounted, light contact marks,. otherwise good very fine (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919; citation published 11 March 1920: ‘He has since 24th September, 1918, taken part in all the heavy fighting in which the battalion has been engaged during that period. His work throughout has been of the highest order, and of the utmost value to the battalion.’ M.S.M. London Gazette 17 December 1917 (Salonika). Septimus Pugh was born on 24 July 1881, and joined the army around 1905. At the outbreak of war he was serving with 4/K.R.R.C. at Gharial, India, who sailed from Bombay in October 1914 and arrived at Plymouth on 18 November, from where they proceeded to Winchester to join the 80th Infantry Brigade, 27th Division. In December 1914, the Division embarked at Southampton and landed in France at Le Havre on the 20. The Division spent most of 1915 in France, taking part in the Second Battle of Ypres, before sailing from Marseilles for Salonika in November 1915. The Division took part in various minor actions in Salonika during 1916 and 1917 in the Struma Valley. In June 1918, 4/K.R.R.C. left 27th Division in Salonika and travelled via Itea (Greece) and Taranto (Italy) to Serqueux (France). On 16 July 1918, they joined 151st Infantry Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division at Martin Eglise. This Division had suffered very heavy casualties in the German Spring offensive and needed reinforcements. The Division took to the field again in October 1918 and took part in the battles of the Hindenburg Line and the final advance into Picardy. 4/K.R.R.C. remained with the Division for the rest of the war, being at St Remy-Chaussee to the north-west of Avesnes on 11 November 1918. In early October 1918, 4/K.R.R.C. marched from Epehy to trenches at Bony, and on 3 October attacked the villages of Le Catelet and Gouy. Both villages were captured although the battalion suffered heavy casualties, whilst capturing 253 prisoners and 35 machine guns. Further attacks were made on 4 October, although this time casualties were light and they were relieved on the 5th, withdrawing to trenches in the Hindenburg Line. On the 8th the battalion attacked again in the vicinity of Marliches and Petit Verger Farms, withdrawing to billets in Aubencheul that evening, having suffered 57 casualties that day. On 10 October the battalion proceeded to Maretz and on the 17 were in position around St Souplet and advanced to attack, crossing the River Selle. On the 19 the battalion marched to Avelu, reaching Maurois on the 29, and Le Cateau on the 30. The battalion had suffered 351 casualties in killed, wounded and missing during the month of October. The battalion was in action on 4 November, suffering a further 33 casualties and again on the 5, when casualties were light. On the 6 the battalion went into billets at Noyelles, and on the 7 proceeded to St Remy-Chaussee, being in action that day and on the 8, prior to the armistice on 11 November. Pugh stayed in the army after the war, and by 1922 was a Sergeant-Major on 2/K.R.R.C. In August 1922 he was transferred to the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, with whom he was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in November 1923 in recognition of 18 years exemplary service. He was discharged from the army on 4 January 1826, becoming a publican at The Fox and Hounds at Tadley, near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Sold with copied research including gazette notices, D.C.M., M.S.M. and Medal Index Cards.
A Great War ‘Epehy, March 1918’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Acting Corporal F. J. Greenall, ‘K’ Siege Park, Army Service Corps (Motor Transport), attached 227th Siege Battery Ammunition Column Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (M2-265421 Pte.-A.L. Cpl. - F. J. Greenall. ‘K’ Sge: Pk: M.T. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (M2-265421 A. Cpl. F. J. Greenall. A.S.C.) medals unmounted, good very fine (3) £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Being in charge of four lorries with ammunition for a siege battery in a forward position, he was obliged, owing to the very heavy shelling of the road by the enemy, to leave two lorries behind, while he attempted to reach the position with the other two. One of these, however, was hit and disabled by a shell and the driver severely wounded. Corpl. Greenall pushed on under very heavy fire, and eventually arrived at the position, where he unloaded the ammunition himself, as there was no unloading party available at the time. On returning he endeavoured to bring back the damaged lorry, but it was impossible to move it, so he returned to park with the other two he had left behind, after traversing an area that had by now become almost impassable from shell fire. His resolute determination to carry out his instructions in spite of all danger and difficulty was worthy of the highest praise.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Epehy, 21 March 1918.’ Frederick J. Greenall was a native of Waltham Abbey, Essex. Sold with copied gazette notices and Medal Index Card.
A scarce Posthumous K.P.M. for Gallantry awarded to Subedar Mir Zaman Yusafzai, Frontier Constabulary, North West Frontier Province King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue, for Gallantry (Late Mir Zaman Yusafzai. Subedar, Frontier Constabulary, N.W.F.P.) very fine £900-£1,200 --- K.P.M. For Gallantry London Gazette 1 February 1937: ‘His Majesty has graciously consented to the King’s Police Medal being handed to the nearest relative of each of the deceased officers whose names appear below and who would have received the Decoration had they survived: 6 names including ‘Mir Zaman, Yusafzai, late Subedar, Frontier Constabulary, North-West Frontier Province Police.’ Recommendation for award of K.P.M. on 1 January 1937: ‘No. 26 Frontier Province. For conspicuous gallantry Mir Zaman Yusafzai, deceased Subedar, Frontier Constabulary. On the 8th April 1936, Subedar Mir Zaman was returning from a patrol on the Jani Khel border to Jani Khel Frontier Constabulary Post, when he noticed an armed man in the neighbourhood of Nananur village, about a mile from the border of the Tribal territory. The Subedar quickened his pace in order to find out who the man was and whether his rifle was licensed. The man immediately started to run in the direction of the border, and in view of this suspicious conduct the Subedar divided his party in two in order to prevent his escape. The Subedar himself with three rifles overtook the man, but when the latter saw that escape was impossible, he fired at a range of about seven yards and the Subedar was struck in the abdomen and fell. The man was closing in on the Subedar when the latter raised himself from the ground and fired four rounds from his revolver and killed him. On hearing the noise of the shots a number of people emerged armed from the village of Kui Ali Khel nearby across the border. The Subedar realised that the people were hostile and outnumbered his party considerably. So he stood up and having seized the dead man’s rifle began to conduct a retreat. In a short time, however, the Subedar collapsed, and as he was clearly dying the party halted and took up defensive positions as a result of which a fight with the armed villagers was averted. The Subedar’s action in thus pursuing and killing his assailant when he was mortally wounded, following by his continuing to lead his men up to the moment of his collapse, showed gallantry and devotion to duty of a very high order. Subedar Mir Zaman had nearly 25 years of good record of Military and Frontier Constabulary service to his credit and was on the verge of retirement. During the last three years he had been a prominent figure in the campaign launched in Bannu to reduce illicit armament, and he had been instrumental in recovering 6 firearms with 53 live rounds and arrested 25 outlaws and other criminals partly in conjunction with Police and partly in conjunction with Frontier Constabulary parties under his command.’
A rare Second War K.P.F.S.M. for Gallantry group of four awarded to Inspector H. P. Withers, Lincolnshire Constabulary, for apprehending an armed absconder and making safe a dropped grenade, 26 October 1944 King’s Police and Fire Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, for Gallantry (Harold P. Withers, Inspr., Lincolnshire Constaby.); Defence Medal; Coronation 1953; Police Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Inspr. Harold P. Withers.) mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (4) £900-£1,200 --- K.P.F.S.M. for Gallantry London Gazette 14 June 1945. The recommendation states: ‘On 26th October 1944, Inspector Withers began investigations into the theft of stores from the Home Guard, and suspected George Ashford an absconder from an approved school. The following day, the Inspector was with Constable Selby in a car, when he saw Ashford in a soldier’s uniform. As Constable Selby approached the boy, he pulled a hand grenade from his pocket, and was about to pull the pin, as the Constable grabbed his arms, pinning them to his side. Inspector Withers came up as Ashford freed himself, but the Inspector punched him on the jaw, knocking him down. Ashford dropped the grenade, which Inspector Withers picked up, and made safe.’ Harold Poynton Withers served as an Inspector with the Lincolnshire Constabulary; both he and Police Constable Arthur Selby were awarded the King’s Police and Fire Service Medal for Gallantry for this action. Sold together with a copied photographic image of the recipient.
An Edward Medal for Industry awarded to Mr. W. C. Simmons, a Porter with the London and South Western Railway Company, for his gallantry in saving the life of a woman, intent on suicide, who had jumped in front of an express train at Bournemouth Railway Station on 20 August 1912
Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 1st issue, with 2nd type reverse, bronze (Walter Charles Simmons) very fine £1,400-£1,800 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, February 2015. E.M. London Gazette 17 December 1912:
‘On the afternoon of Tuesday, 20 August, 1912, as an express passenger train was entering Bournemouth Station, a woman jumped from the platform in front of the engine. The driver promptly applied the brakes and sounded the whistle; but was unable to stop the train until the engine had passed the spot where the woman jumped down. Simmons's attention was attracted by the whistle when the engine was about 12 yards away, and, without an instant's hesitation, he jumped off the platform on to the permanent way, and succeeded in lifting the woman clear of the rails and holding her against another train, which was stationary on an adjoining line, neither of them sustaining injury. There is no doubt whatever that the rescue was effected by Simmons at the risk of his life, and any delay or hesitation would, in all probability have resulted in fatal consequences.’

Walter Charles Simmons was employed by the London and South Western Railway Company as a Porter at Bournemouth Railway Station. Sold with copied gazette notice and four copied extracts from The Bournemouth Graphic concerning Simmons’s deeds and award of Edward Medal.
A scarce inter-War ‘Peshawar District’ I.D.S.M. awarded to Naik Surkhru Khan, 4-11th Sikh Regiment Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (3051 Nk. Surkhru Khan, 4-11 Sikh R.) polished and slightly worn, nearly very fine £300-£400 --- I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 562 of 1930. Awarded for services in the Peshawar District.
A Second War I.D.S.M. awarded to Sepoy Man Singh, 1-1st Punjab Regiment, Indian Army Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (18781 Sep. Man Singh, 1-1 Punjab R.) good very fine £600-£800 --- Provenance: Buckland, Dix & Wood, October 1993. I.D.S.M. London Gazette 20 April 1944: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma.’. The original Recommendation for an Immediate award for Bunker Hill, Arakan, states: 'At Ahkaungbaukywa, Arakan, on the 25th January 1944 he showed the greatest courage and determination. In the assault he was in the fore and personally killed two of the enemy. When his V.C.O. was wounded he caused his evacuation. His platoon captured a bunker. He assisted in the consolidation, killing two more Japanese. One of his duties was to carry his Company Commander’s megaphone. When available he used it himself to shout diversion to the enemy and cheers to his comrades. His Company Commander likened him to a fox-terrier. All day he was dashing about, ferreting our Japs, firing an L.M.G. and throwing grenades.'
The 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot was raised in 1741 and saw extensive service in North America during the latter half of the 18th Century and early 19th Century, including in the Caribbean, and subsequently took part in the Crimean War. It amalgamated with the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot in 1881 to become the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, and saw further service in the Egyptian campaign and in South Africa during the Boer War, as well as extensive service in both the Great War and the Second World War. Following the Second World War the Regiment amalgamated successively with the Somerset Light Infantry to form the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry in 1959; with the Durham Light Infantry, the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, and the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry to form the Light Infantry in 1968; and then with the Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry, the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire Light Infantry, and the Royal Green Jackets to form The Rifles in 2007. A Crimea War D.C.M. awarded to Corporal W. Bishop, 46th Regiment of Foot, who died of scarlet fever at Scutari in January 1855 Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Corpl. Wm. Bishop. 46th. Regt.) minor edge bruising, good very fine £1,000-£1,400 --- One of 16 D.C.M.s awarded to the 46th Foot for the Crimea. D.C.M. Recommended 15 January 1855. William Bishop was born in Stourport, Worcestershire, and attested for the 46th Regiment of Foot on 6 December 1844. He was advanced Corporal on 1 April 1854, and arrived in the Crimea on 14 September 1854 (entitled to a Crimea Medal with clasps for Alma and Sebastopol). He went absent sick on 23 September, and is recorded as having died of scarlet fever at Scutari on 22 January 1855.
Four: Corporal W. J. Moore, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry British War and Victory Medals (2569 Pte. W. J. Moore. D. of Corn. L.I.); Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (5432144Cpl. W. J. Moore. 4/5-D.C.L.I.); War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn in this order, very fine (4) £80-£100 --- William John Moore was born in Illogan, near Redruth, Cornwall, in 1888, and attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 27 August 1914, having previously served with the D.C.L.I. National Reserve. He served with the 1st/5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 May 1916, and was discharged on 31 March 1919. Re-enlisting in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (Territorial Force) on 7 July 1921, Moore was promoted Corporal on 30 March 1928, and was discharged having reached the age limit on 20 October 1936. He saw further service during the Second World War with 368 Heavy A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery (TA), before being discharged on 27 August 1942, just six days before he would have completed the qualifying period for a Defence Medal. He died in Redruth in 1968. Sold with copied research, including an interesting numismatic discussion regarding the scarcity of this exact combination of awards - the vendor being of the opinion that, of all the Territorial Efficiency Medal recipients, perhaps only 5% would have this exact combination of medals.
The Burma Gallantry Medal awarded to Naik Walu Naw, Northern Kachin Levies Burma Gallantry Medal (Levy Walu Naw N. Kachin Levies) officially impressed naming, in its somewhat damaged Royal Mint case of issue, extremely fine and rare £3,000-£4,000 --- B.G.M. London Gazette 8 February 1945: 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.’ The recommendation states: ‘During the period 16th Nov to 16th May 44, Levy Naik WALU NAW was in charge of a Bren Gun Section on the left bank of MALI UKA in the NEOPZUP area for 2 months. This N.C.O. displayed fine courage and skill under heavy Jap Mortar and MG fire. It has been established beyond doubt that WALU NAW killed or seriously wounded 26 Japs. On one occasion when the Japs attacked across the MALINKA to dislodge his section he calmly held his fire until the Japs presented a good target, he then broke up the attack, killing 22 Japs himself.’ Walu Naw ‘was born in Ning Hpum village, Mali Hkrang area, Burma, in 1916, and enlisted in the Northern Kachin Levies, November 1942. He was soon promoted to local Naik for being an expert in firing his gun. He fought against the Japanese several times at Lachyut Tu, Nlaw Hpumtsin Bum, Tayang Zup, Nsawp, Woi Shi, and Nawng Nang. In 1943 a section, led by Naik Walu Naw, ambushed the enemy between Hkrau Ngang Ga and Chyat Tu, killing 12 Japanese, and cutting off their ears of the enemy dead. In 1944 Walu Naw was part of the force that attacked the Japanese force camped in Nawng Nang village, 11 miles from Myitkyina, the capital city of Kachin state. Fighting began at 1:00am, and by 6:00am the two Companies had overrun the enemy camp, killing five Japanese soldiers and capturing much ammunition and rations. For this action Naik Walu Naw was awarded the B.G.M. He died at Gan Daru village, Mali Hkrang area, on 17 July 1989.’ (The above details extracted from letter written by the recipient's son and included with lot). Sold together with a photograph of the recipient wearing his medal.
A fine Great War submariner’s D.S.M. group of three awarded to Chief Petty Officer W. Dowell, Royal Navy, for his part in the E. 11’s famous patrol in the Sea of Marmora in May 1915, that resulted in the destruction of at least 90 enemy vessels and the award of the V.C. to his skipper, Martin Nasmith. Dowell was also awarded the Royal Humane Society Medal in bronze for his gallant attempts to save life during the ‘Blackwall Disaster’ of June 1898
 Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (146095. W. Dowell, Ch. P.O. H.M. Submarine. E.11.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 unofficial rivets (W. Dowell, P.O. 1. Cl., H.M.S. Naiad); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (W. Dowell, P.O. 1 Cl., H.M.S. Naiad.) mounted for display, first very fine or better, contact marks to campaign medals, therefore nearly very fine (3) £2,000-£2,400 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 13 September 1915: ‘For service in submarines in the Sea of Marmora.’ R.H.S. Case no. 29,586: ‘At the disaster on June 21st, 1898, as detailed in Case 29,525, W. Dowell, petty officer, H.M.S. Mars, at great risk, rescued three persons.’ William Dowell was born in Poplar, Middlesex in January 1873. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in August 1888, and advanced to Able Seaman in September 1891. Subsequent service included with H.M.S. Mars, January 1898 - January 1900, during which time he was involved in the ‘Blackwall Disaster’ and was awarded a bronze Royal Humane Society Medal for his actions during that event: ‘A special meeting of the Royal Humane Society was held on Wednesday, Col. Horace Montagu presiding, for the purpose of considering the merits of a number of cases arising out of the Blackwall disaster after the launch of the battleship Albion on the afternoon of June 21st last [1898]. Bronze medals have been awarded to Privates Dorrington and McMillan, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, who were both standing near when the accident happened, and dived in and saved six between them. Dorrington was struck by wreckage, and then his comrade stuck to him. William Dowell, 26, petty officer, of the battleship Mars, Arthur Freeman, 20, A.B., and George Moir, A.B., both of the Pembroke, very gallantly rescued many persons by diving several times under the floating timbers and wherever people were thought to be. They have been awarded the medal in each case.’ (The Naval and Military Record, 1 September 1898, refers) Thousands of people had gathered to watch the launch of the Albion on the Thames. A wave created by Albion's entry into the water caused a stage from which 200 people were watching to collapse into a side creek, and 34 people, mostly women and children, drowned in one of the worst peacetime disasters in Thames history. Dowell advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in April 1900, and served with H.M.S. Naiad, March 1901 - August 1904. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer in September 1910, and joined the Submarine Service prior to the Great War - serving at H.M.S. Dolphin, August 1912 - September 1914 and with the submarine depot ships Maidstone and Adamant. Dowell appears to have joined the submarine E.11 on 1 April 1915. The spring of 1915 found the E.11 attached to the Fleet in the Mediterranean and, with Lieutenant-Commander Martin Eric Nasmith in command, she proceeded to make history at a rapid rate. It was in the middle of May that she left for her perilous passage through the Dardanelles, and before she was through them she ran into her first encounter with the enemy. When the Narrows had been successfully negotiated, and the submarine rose to get fresh bearings, two battleships were seen to be lying a little further on. Such an opportunity was not to be let slip without an effort, and, necessarily keeping the periscope above water, Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith at once proceeded to put his boat in a suitable position for launching a torpedo. Unfortunately, the Turks sighted the periscope a minute or two too soon, and instantly the battleships began blazing away with their light guns as hard as they could. At the same time they ‘upped anchor’ and got under way, so there was nothing for it but for the E.11 to dive and hide herself until the furore had subsided. She was far too slow to catch the battleships if she ran submerged, and if she rose to the surface she would almost certainly have been breached by a shell. After a little, therefore, she gently settled herself on the bottom of the Straits, and there she remained until dusk. That same evening she pushed on into the Sea of Marmora, where for several days she alternately rested and cruised about without finding anything that was worth the expenditure of a torpedo. Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith made Constantinople the centre of his operations during the whole of this raid, and his first reward came one Sunday morning, just before half-past six, when a big gunboat was seen cruising off the port. The submarine was ready for instant action, and in less than a minute the fatal torpedo was underway. At 6.25 the gunboat was hit; at 6.30 she had sunk, but not without giving the E.11 something of a shock. While she was heeling well over to the water's edge, a shot was fired that went clean through the submarine's periscope, carrying away about four inches of the diameter a few feet from the base, and leaving the rest standing. Had the shot struck about six feet lower, it would very probably have made a breach in the conning tower, and so rendered the submarine helpless, as she would not have been able to dive. The very next day brought an adventure which, if it was not so exciting, at any rate did not lack in interest. A big steamer was sighted making her way from Constantinople towards the Dardanelles, and the E.11 came to the surface a short distance ahead, fired a shot across her bows, and brought her to a standstill. There happened to be a facetious American newspaper correspondent on board, and when Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith hailed “Who are you?” - meaning, of course, to inquire what the ship was and what was her business - this gentleman replied by giving his own name and that of the paper for which he was working. This was not good enough for the E.11. A few more questions elicited the fact that the ship was a Turkish transport, the Nagara, and when he got as far as that, Nasmith promptly replied, “Right. I am going to sink you”. “May we have time to get off?” queried the newspaper man, by this time rather subdued. “Yes”, came the answer from the submarine, “but be d..... quick about it.” The Turks were so quick that they upset two of their boats in lowering them, and capsized several men into the water, though all of them managed to get into safety again. Then Nasmith went on board the ship to see what she carried. There was a six-inch gun, destined to strengthen the forts on the Dardanelles; there were several sets of mountings for weapons of large calibre; and there was a great quantity of ammunition for heavy guns on its way to the Dardanelles. The ship was, in fact, loaded from keel to upper deck with war material; and when the crew, and the American correspondent, had withdrawn to a safe distance, the submarine drew off, fired a torpedo, and sent the ship to the bottom. The most audacious act of the E.11 was, however, her raid on Constantinople itself. Early one morning, while she was slowly cruising off the mouth of the harbour, she hailed a Turkish merchantman to stop; but the enemy ignored the demand and ran for all he was worth toward the harbour, with the E.11 in hot pursuit. It may have been this incident that gave Nasmith his inspirat...
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer Class II S. H. Tomlinson, West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) Military Medal, G.V.R. (781813 Sjt: S. H. Tomlinson. C.246/W. Rid: Bde: R.F.A. -T.F.); 1914-15 Star (759 Sjt. S. H. Tomlinson. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (759 W.O. Cl. 2. S. H. Tomlinson. R.A.); Defence Medal; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (781813 W.O. Cl.11. S. H. Tomlinson. M.M. R.A.) mounted as worn, light pitting from Star, very fine (6) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918. Sidney H. Tomlinson, a native of Leeds, served with the West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 April 1915. He was awarded his Territorial Efficiency Medal per Army Order 59 of 1924.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of five awarded to Battery Sergeant Major D. Dale, Royal Field Artillery Military Medal, G.V.R. (56011 Sjt. -A.B.S. Mjr.- D. Dale. R.F.A.); 1914 Star (56001 [sic] Bmbr: D. Dale. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (56011 W.O. Cl.2. D. Dale. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (1029295 W.O. Cl.II. D. Dale. R.A.) pitting and contact marks, good fine, the LS&GC better (5) £280-£340 --- M.M. London Gazette 11 March 1919. Daniel Dale attested for the Royal Field Artillery and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 September 1914 (also entitled to a clasp to his 1914 Star). He was awarded the Military Medal whilst serving with 190th Brigade.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant R. Hudson, Royal Field Artillery Military Medal, G.V.R. (81987 Sjt: R. Hudson. R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (81987. Bmbr. R. Hudson, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (81987 Sjt. R. Hudson. R.A.) naming very feint on VM, contact marks, very fine (4) £200-£240 --- M.M. London Gazette 11 February 1919. Robert Hudson attested for the Royal Field Artillery on 19 March 1915 and served with them during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre of War from 31 March 1915. He proceeded to France on 9 March 1916, and served on the Western Front for the rest of the War, being awarded the Military Medal whilst serving with 148th Brigade. Sold with copied research.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant F. Littlewood, Royal Garrison Artillery Military Medal, G.V.R. (68483 Sjt: F. Littlewood. R.G.A.) contact marks, otherwise very fine £220-£260 --- M.M. London Gazette, 24 January 1919. Frank Littlewood, a cotton weaver from Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, attested into the Royal Garrison Artillery on 29 February 1916 for service during the Great War. Advanced Sergeant, he served on the Western Front with 299 Siege Battery and was twice wounded, on 23 March 1918 and 29 August 1918.
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