SIR CHARLES WILLIE MATTHEWS TO FLORENCE HENNIKER, ARCHIVE OF LETTERS: important archive of over 80 letters from Sir Charles Willie Matthews to Florence Henniker, letters dating from 1901 to 1906 covering a wide range of topics: Matthews praises several of Florence Henniker's novels and congratulates her husband General Henniker on his promotion to a post in Ireland. Many of the letters revolve around literature and their shared love of theatre: Matthews writes about his cases and explains 'what a big difference between prosecuting and judging...once on the bench one is filled with alarm lest one should have been too severe'. In one letter he invites Mrs Henniker to the Old Bailey to watch him perform and in another tells of the death 'of my very old friend Henry Irving'. He then describes Irving's burial at Westminster Abbey.. 'what a setting it is, and how it lends itself to the expression of a dignified sorrow'. (Approx 80) Sir Charles Matthews, barrister famous for his aggressive courtroom flair, on one occasion representing Oscar Wilde: Florence Henniker, Edwardian poet and novelist, friend of Thomas Hardy and inspiration behind Sue in Jude the Obscure.
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CIRCUS/THEATRE: 'Brixton Pleasure Grounds, situated in Back Lane, Atlantic Road, Brixton will re-open on Monday, December 21, 1885 with G Manley's Grand Lilliputian Circus...': printed flyer, approx 13 x 26cm, VG: together with 8 other broadsides and notices for London theatre performances, 19th century. (9)
YEATS (William Butler): 'The Tables of the Law and the Adoration of the Magi..', London, Elkin Mathews, 1904: FIRST EDITION: 12mo, publishers blue printed wrappers, nicks to edges with some loss to foot of spin: together with 'Deirdre', Shakespeare Head Press, 1911: first theatre edition, grey printed wrappers, 32pp. (2)
Alicia Silverstone, Jason Biggs and Kathleen Turner, The Graduate Cast, Signed Theatre Programme. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Four: Lance Sergeant J. Hickman, Gordon Highlanders, who was taken prisoner of war at Hyon, 24 August 1914 1914 Star, with clasp (7921 Bds J. Hickman. Gordon Highrs) engraved naming; British War and Victory Medals (7921 Pte. J. Hickman. Gordons.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (7921 T. Cpl. J. Hickman Gord: Highrs) generally very fine or better (4) £80-£100 --- John Hickman was born in Cork, Ireland in May 1885. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 13 August 1914. Hickman was taken prisoner of war at Hyon, 24 August 1914.
Three: Private G. Mundy, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front, 6 January 1915 1914 Star (3-2875 Pte G. Mundy. 1/Hamps: R.); British War and Victory Medals (3-2875 Pte. G. Mundy. Hamps. R.); Memorial Plaque (George Mundy) generally good very fine (4) £160-£200 --- George Mundy was born in Micheldever, Hampshire. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 12 November 1914. Private Mundy was killed in action on the Western Front, 6 January 1915, and is buried in Lancashire Cottage Cemetery, Hainault, Belgium.
Three: Private W. P. Miles, Rifle Brigade, who was killed in action on the Western Front, 14 January 1915 1914 Star (3871 Pte W. Miles. 2/Rif: Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (3871 Pte. W. P. Miles. Rif. Brig.) mounted on card for display, VM officially renamed, nearly extremely fine (3) £80-£100 --- William P. Miles was born in Guidlford, Surrey. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade in the French theatre of war from 7 November 1914. Private Miles was killed in action on the Western Front, 14 January 1915, and is buried in the Fauquissart Military Cemetery, Laventie, France.
Three: Corporal R. Mulvaney, Rifle Brigade, who was killed in action during the German liquid flame attack on British positions at the Hooge Crater, 30 July 1915 1914 Star (5071 Pte R. Mulvaney. 3/Rif: Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (5071 T-Cpl. R. Mulvaney. Rif. Brig.) mounted on card for display, good very fine (3) £120-£160 --- Raymond Mulvaney was born in Bermondsey, Surrey. He initially served during the Great War with the 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade in the French theatre of war from 10 September 1914. Mulvaney advanced to Corporal, and was serving with ‘A’ Company, 8th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade when he was killed in action on the Western Front, 30 July 1915. On the latter date the Battalion was holding positions at the Hooge Crater, and were subjected to the first liquid flame attack of the war. Corporal Mulvaney is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
Three: Acting Corporal J. L. Dirkin, Royal Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (G-1632 Pte. J. L. Dirkin, R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (1632 A. Cpl. J. L. Dirkin. R. Fus.) nearly very fine Three: Private A. A. Gooch, Royal Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (12158 Pte. A. A. Gooch. R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (12158 Pte. A. A. Gooch. R. Fus.) nearly very fine (6) £70-£90 --- James Lyon Dirkin was born in Lancaster in 1891 and attested there for the Royal Fusiliers on 7 September 1914. He served with the 14th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 25 October 1915, and was promoted Acting Corporal on 30 August 1917. He subsequently transferred to the Army Service Corps, and was discharged Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 15 May 1919. Albert A. Gooch attested for the Royal Fusiliers and served with them during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 16 March 1915. He subsequently transferred to the Middlesex Regiment. Sold with copied Medal Index Cards and other research.
Three: Private W. Sutcliffe, 1/6th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, who was killed in action in Gallipoli, 5 June 1915 1914-15 Star (9722 Pte W. Sutcliffe. Lan: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (9722 Pte. W. Suttcliffe. Lan. Fus.); Memorial Plaque (William Sutcliffe); Memorial Scroll (Pte. William Sutcliffe Lancashire Fusiliers) good very fine (4) £140-£180 --- William Sutcliffe was born in Todmorden, Yorkshire and was the son of Osborne Sutcliffe of West Peterboro, New Hampshire, United States of America. He initially served during the Great War with the 1/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 5 May 1915. Sutcliffe transferred to the 1/6th Battalion, and was killed in action whilst serving with them in Gallipoli, 5 June 1915. The Battalion had moved into the Krithis Nullah sector of the frontline on 3 June, and took part in the fighting near The Vineyard the following day. Private Sutcliffe is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.
Three: Private J. McKenna, Royal Scots Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (11872 Pte J. McKenna. R. Sc: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (11872 Pte. J. McKenna. R.S. Fus.) extremely fine Three: Private W. Brown, Essex Regiment, who died of wounds on the Western Front, 21 January 1916 1914-15 Star (12388 Pte W. Brown. Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (12388 Pte. W. Brown. Essex R.) nearly extremely fine (6) £70-£90 --- James McKenna served during the Great War with the 6th (Service) Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers in the French theatre of war from 11 May 1915. He subsequently transferred to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Walter Brown was the son of Mr W. Brown of Vine, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex. He served during the Great War with the 9th (Service) Battalion, Essex Regiment in the French theatre of war from 30 May 1915. Private Brown died of wounds on the Western Front, 21 January 1916, and is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
Three: Private E. S. Claxton, Essex Regiment, who died at home on 27 October 1918 1914-15 Star (20924 Pte. E. S. Claxton. Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (20924 Pte. E. S. Claxton. Essex R.) good very fine (3) £40-£50 --- Ernest Sidney Claxton, a native of Wymondham, Norfolk, attested for the Essex Regiment and served with the 3rd Battalion during the Great War in the Balkans theatre of War from 9 October 1915. He died at home of influenza on 27 October 1918 and is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone in Wymondham Cemetery. Sold with original named transmittal letters for the three awards.
Family Group: Three: Private R. H. Beard, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment 1914-15 Star (13277 Pte. R. H. Beard. Notts. & Derby. R.); British War and Victory Medals (13277 Pte. R. H. Beard. Notts. & Derby. R.) very fine Three: Private W. E. Beard, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, who was discharged as a result of wounds in 1916, and died at home on 27 March 1919 1914-15 Star (13281 Pte. W. E. Beard. Notts. & Derby. R.); British War and Victory Medals (13281 Pte. W. E. Beard. Notts. & Derby. R.) good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Robert H. Beard was born in Buxton, Derbyshire and attested for the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment. He served with them in the Balkan theatre of War from 1915, and was discharged, Class ‘Z’ Reserve, on 8 March 1919. William Edward Beard, the brother of the above, was born in Buxton, Derbyshire, in 1894 and attested for the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, serving with them in the Balkan theatre of War from 1915. Badly wounded, he was discharged on 22 July 1916, and was awarded a Silver War Badge. He died on 27 March 1919, presumably as a result of his wounds, as he is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone in Matlock (St. Giles) Churchyard, Derbyshire.
Three: Private W. Winter, Middlesex Regiment 1914-15 Star (2696 Pte. W. Winter, Midd’x R.); British War and Victory Medals (2696 Pte. W. Winter. Midd’x R.) together with the recipient’s Silver War Badge, the reverse officially numbered ‘49737’, contact marks, very fine Pair: Major G. G. Wilson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who was wounded at Gallipoli on 10 August 1915, and died at home in 1920 British War and Victory Medals (Major G. G. Wilson.) nearly extremely fine (5) £80-£100 --- William G. Winter attested for the Middlesex Regiment on 12 November 1914 and served with the 9th Battalion during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 9 August 1915. He was discharged due to wounds on 27 December 1916 and was awarded a Silver War Badge No. 49737. George Gibson Wilson was born on 29 November 1878 and saw service during the Boer War with the 28th (Bedfordshire) Company, Imperial Yeomanry, first as a Sergeant, No. 14999, before receiving a commission as a Lieutenant (entitled to the Queen’s South Africa with clasps for Cape Colony, Transvaal, Johannesburg, and South Africa 1901). Following the outbreak of the Great War he attested as a Private, No. 1213, into the 3rd (Sharpshooters) County of London Yeomanry on 22 September 1914. Appointed Lance Corporal the same day, he was discharged to a commission into the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment on 22 March 1915. He served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War at Gallipoli from 16 June 1915 and received a gun shot wound in his right arm on 10 August 1915. Whilst recovering in hospital, he contracted a severe case of dysentery which necessitated him being invalided to the U.K. Appointed Major, he returned to Egypt but was again hospitalised with tuberculosis and returned to the U.K. on 19 August 1916. He died at his home, Chapel Farm, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, on 29 January 1920. Sold with copied research.
Three: Lieutenant D. F. Milne, Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 5 November 1917 1914-15 Star (Lieut. D. F. Milne. Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. D. F. Milne.) the Star gilded, the BWM heavily lacquered, otherwise very fine Pair: Private N. Bramwell, Manchester Regiment British War and Victory Medals (3329. Pte. N. Bramwell. Manch. R.) very fine (5) £100-£140 --- Donald Farrow Milne was born at Cheadle on 20 April 1895 and was educated at Oundle School. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment on 30 November 1914, he served with the battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 9 November 1915, before proceeding to India to join the 1st Battalion on attachment. He served with the 1st Manchesters in Mesopotamia from September 1917, and was killed in action during the Battle of Tikrit on 5 November 1917. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. His Commanding Officer wrote: ‘Though he had only been with us sixteen days, we liked him from the beginning, and all ranks spoke well of him.’ Sold with copied research including a photographic image of the recipient. Norman Bramwell attested for the Manchester Regiment and served with the 9th Battalion during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 22 October 1915. Sold with a Manchester Regiment cap badge.
Pair: Private G. Petrie, 1/6th (Banff and Donside) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action during the first day of the Battle of Cambrai, 20 November 1917 1914-15 Star (12294. Pte. G. Petrie. Gord. Highrs.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (12294 Pte. G. Petrie. Gordons.); Memorial Plaque (George Petrie) together with suspension mount for BWM, generally very fine or better (3) £70-£90 --- George Petrie served during the Great War with the 1/6th (Banff and Donside) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 2 December 1915. Private Petrie was killed in action on the Western Front, 20 November 1917. On the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 51st (Highland) Division during the Battle of Cambrai. He is buried in Orival Wood, Flesquieres, France.
Five: Corporal R. Orr, Army Ordnance Corps 1914-15 Star (02846 Pte. R. Orr, A.O.C.); British War and Victory Medals.(02846 Cpl. R. Orr, A.O.C.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Robert Orr) good very fine Three: Private J. Abel, Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Mercantile Marine British War Medal (208312 Pte. J. Abel. R.W. Fus.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (John M. Abel), Victory Medal 1914-19 (208312 Pte. J. Abel. R.W. Fus.) nearly very fine (8) £70-£90 --- Robert Orr was born in 1884 and attested for the Army Ordnance Corps in Glasgow on 28 November 1915. He served during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 12 October 1915; subsequently transferring to the Royal Engineers, he was appointed Corporal on 15 November 1917. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 25 March 1919. John Moore Abel was born in Liverpool in 1899 and served during the Great War both with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers on the Western Front at the Infantry Base Depot, ands also with the Mercantile Marine. Sold with copied research.
Three: Private L. J. Karn, 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment), who was killed in action during the first day of the Battle of Vimy, 9 April 1917 1914-15 Star (81469 Pte L. J. Karn. 10/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (81469 Pte. L. J. Karn. 10-Can. Inf.) good very fine (3) £260-£300 --- Leslie James Karn was born in Farnham, Surrey in October 1895, and was the son of Mr and Mrs G. Karn of The Bull Inn, Bentley, Farnham, Surrey. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in December 1914. Karn served with the 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) in the French theatre of war, and was killed in action during the first day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9 April 1917. Private Karn is buried in the Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St Eloi, Pas de Calais, France. He is also commemorated on the Bentley Memorial.
Pair: Private E. Andrews, Devonshire Regiment, who was killed in action during the Battle of Broodseinde, 4 October 1917 British War and Victory Medals (11813 Pte. E. Andrews. Devon. R.) nearly very fine Pair: Private T. W. Fenner, Middlesex Regiment, late 19th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (St. Pancras), who was killed in action on the Somme, 7 October 1916 British War and Victory Medals (6683 Pte. T. W. Fenner. 19-Lond. R.) very fine Pair: Private W. Brown, Scottish Rifles, who was killed in action on the Western Front, 10 September 1918 British War and Victory Medals (41972 Pte. W. Brown. Sco. Rif.) generally good very fine (6) £70-£90 --- Elisha Andrews was the son of Mr and Mrs E. Andrews of Strand, Teignmouth, Devon. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 22 September 1915 (entitled 1914-15 Star). Private Andrews was killed in action during the Battle of Broodseinde, 4 October 1917, and is buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium. Thomas William Fenner was the son of Mr and Mrs W. T. Fenner of 1 Meadow View, Rotherfield, Sussex. He initially served during the Great War with the 19th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (St. Pancras). Private Fenner subsequently transferred to the 1/7th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, and was serving with them when he was killed in action on the Western Front, 7 October 1916. On the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 167th Brigade, 56th (1st London) Division on the Somme. They successfully captured Spectrum Trench, suffering 193 casualties in the process. Private Fenner is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. William Brown was the son of Mr and Mrs T. Brown of Airylick, Port William, Wigtownshire. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Scottish Rifles on the Western Front, and was killed in action, 10 September 1918. Private Brown is buried in Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St. Nazaire, Pas de Calais, France.
Six: Acting Battery Quartermaster Sergeant H. Dumbrell, Royal Field Artillery, who was wounded in June 1944 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all unnamed as issued, in named card box of issue, together with Army Council enclosure, good very fine Five: Corporal W. C. Watson, Royal Army Ordnance Corps 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all unnamed as issued, good very fine Pair: J. T. Meade, Australian Forces War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal, both officially impressed ‘NX114389 J. T. Meade’ extremely fine (13) £60-£80 --- Herbert Dumbrell lived at Eastbourne, Sussex, and was an Acting Battery Quartermaster Sergeant in the Royal Horse Artillery. Sold with an Army Council letter addressed to his wife advising that he had been ‘wounded on 24 June 1944 in the Central Mediterranean Theatre of War’, together with a French ‘General Railway Warrant’ dated 17 November 1945. William Charles Watson lived at Bletchingley, near Redhill, Surrey, and served as Private 14601992 in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Sold with various documents in his name including Soldier’s Will Form and a ‘Certificate of Character’ (letter) from O.C. 60 Mobile Laundry & Bath Unit R.A.O.C., this dated 16 November 1945.
1914 Star (3787 Sjt Dmr: W. J. Stevens. 1/Linc: R.) good very fine £70-£90 --- William John Stevens was born in Clifton, Bedford and was the husband of Mrs F. R. Stevens of 52 Gascony Avenue, West Hampstead, London. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 13 August 1914. Sergeant Drummer Stevens was killed in action on the Western Front, 27 April 1915, and is buried in the Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, Belgium.
1914 Star (8295 Pte S. Feeney. 1/Linc: R.) very fine £70-£90 --- Samuel Feeney was born in Hull, Yorkshire. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 8 November 1914. Private Feeney transferred to the 2nd Battalion, and died of wounds on the Western Front, 22 July 1915. He is buried in the White City Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, France.
1914 Star (10246 Bndsmn D. Metcalfe. 2/Durh: L.I.) very fine £70-£90 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 17 February 1915. Duncan Metcalfe served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry in the French theatre of war from 8 September 1914 (entitled Silver War Badge). After the war he resided at 2 Boundary Street West, Manchester.
1914 Star (9225 Pte P. Gathercole. 3/Rif: Brig.) good very fine £80-£120 --- Peter Septimus Gathercole was born in St. Pancras, London in 1883, and resided with his wife at 77 Chalton Street, Somers Town, St. Pancras, London. He served during the Great War with the 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade in the French theatre of war from 8 October 1914. Private Gathercole was killed in action on the Western Front, 31 December 1914, and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.
1914-15 Star (L-10005 Pte. J. Aukett. R. Suss: R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (3) (48601 Pte. F. Anderson. Welsh. R.; 24657 Pte. M. A. Doncom. Wilts. R.; 9239 Pte. T. Gooding. Devon. R.) last partially officially cottected; Victory Medal 1914-19 (32538 Pte. S. Alverti. Manch. R.) edge bruise to last, generally good very fine (5) £120-£160 --- John Auckett, a native of Eastbourne, Sussex, attested for the Royal Sussex Regiment and served during the Great War on the Indian Frontier theatre from 17 August 1915. He later served in Mesopotamia with the 1st Battalion and was invalided home with malaria. He died of influenza on 9 March 1919 and is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone in Eastbourne (Ocklynge) Cemetery, United Kingdom. Frank Anderson was born in East Preston, Sussex and attested for the Royal Sussex Regiment at South Croydon, Surrey. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front before transferring to the Welsh Regiment, and served with them in Mesopotamia. He died on 15 July 1917, and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) Cemetery, Iraq. Montague Albert Doncom was born in Southampton and attested there for the Wiltshire Regiment. He served with the 5th Battalion during the Great War in Mesopotamia, and died of wounds on 2 February 1917. He is buried in the Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Thomas Gooding was born in Sidmouth, Devon and attested for the Devonshire Regiment at Exeter. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 6 November 1914, and later served with the 2nd Battalion, Dorset Regiment in Mesopotamia. He was killed in action on 25 March 1917; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. Socrates Alverti was born in Altrincham, Cheshire, and having emigrated to the United States of America was residing at Albany, Georgia, on the outbreak of the Great War. He attested for the Manchester Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion in Mesopotamia, where he was killed in action on 9 January 1917. He is buried in the Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Sold with copied research.
The 1914-15 Star awarded to Private W. Moore, 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, who was killed in action during the First Day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916 1914-15 Star (16560 Pte W. Moore. S. Staff: R.) good very fine £140-£180 --- Wilfrid Moore was born in Wordsley, Staffordshire. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 1 June 1915. Private Moore was killed in action on the First Day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916. On the latter date the Battalion served as part of the 91st Brigade, 7th Division on the Somme, ‘From Maricourt moved forward for attack on Mametz (1/7) - led assault with 22nd Manchester. Official History of The Great War records No Man’s Land as between 100-200 yards wide - the German first line being crossed with little loss - heavy machine gun and rifle fire from Mametz and Danzig Alley inflicted high casualties during next advance. By 7.45am 700 yards had been covered - the line of Cemetery Trench immediately south of Mametz taken and consolidated - village entered later and western end of Danzig Alley (East) captured.’ (British Battalions on the Somme, by R. Westlake refers). Private Moore is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
British War Medal 1914-20 (9) (881387 Dvr. W. Calver. R.A.; 630785 Gnr. G. Craig. R.A.; 1537 Gnr. E. Dolan. R.A.; 29524 Dvr. A. Hartley. R.A.; 121195 Gnr. H. Hoggins. R.A.; 224679 Gnr. W. Hope. R.A.; 1270 Dvr. H. Lupton. R.A.; 141197 Dvr. H. Pearson. R.A.; 103607 Bmbr: W. H. Staines. R.A.) generally very fine (9) £80-£100 --- Edward Dolan attested for the Royal Field Artillery and served during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre from 4 June 1915. Albert Hartley, a native of Homerton, London, attested for the Royal Artillery on 10 December 1902. Transferring to the Army Reserve on 10 December 1905, he was recalled for service on 7 August 1914 and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 August 1914 to 8 December 1915. He was discharged on 17 December 1915. Harry Hoggins, a native of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, attested for the Royal Artillery on 14 October 1916 and served during the Great War on the Western Front as a Signaller Gunner from 2 August 1917. He was discharged suffering from a twisted knee on 5 March 1918.
British War Medal 1914-20 (7) (56358 Pte. A. Cronin. The Queen’s R.; 74598 Pte. T. E. Dwight. R. Fus.; L-8184 Pte. J. Moore. Midd’x. R.; 2432 Pte. P. Skinner. 2-Lond. R.; 1350 Cpl. E. G. Brooks. 4-Lond. R.; 6161 Pte. C. Tyler. 7-Lond. R.; 393158 Pte. H. Munday. 9-Lond. R.) generally very fine (7) £70-£90 --- James Moore, a native of Marylebone, London, attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 31 August 1914. He was killed in action on 15 October 1914 and is buried in Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France. He is recorded in the Marquis De Ruvigny’s roll. Percy Skinner attested for the 2nd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment on 7 September 1914 and served with them during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre from 30 August 1915. He was discharged due to wounds on 24 June 1916, and was awarded a Silver War Badge, No. 422607. Ernest G. Brooks attested pre-War for the 4th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front (also awarded a Territorial Force War Medal). Charles Tyler attested for the 7th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment on 27 January 1917 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front. He was discharged on 11 November 1918. Harry Munday attested for the 9th (Queen Victoria’s Rifles) Battalion, London Regiment on 19 September 1916 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 October 1917. He was discharged due to sickness on 7 May 1918 and was awarded a Silver War Badge, No. 366263.
British War Medal 1914-20 (7) (G-5227 Pte. J. Gurnett. The Queen’s R.; 780878 Pte. S. L. Daniels. R. Fus.; 61772 Pte. J. W. Young. W. York. R.; 242098 Pte. J. Butler. Glouc. R.; 45391 Pte. A. G. Williams. Hamps. R.; 11214 Pte. B. W. Wood. K.R. Rif. C.; 26372 Pte. G. H. Johnson. Wilts. R.) retaining rod missing on Williams’ medal; Victory Medal 1914-19 (664 Sjt. H. Gilbert. Devon. R.) edge bruising and contact marks, generally nearly very fine (8) £80-£100 --- James Gurnett attested for the Royal West Surrey Regiment and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 27 October 1915. He was discharged as no longer fit for physical service on 10 June 1919 and awarded a Silver War Badge No. B239607. Stanley L. Daniels attested for the Hampshire Regiment and served with them during the Great War, before later serving with both the Royal Fusiliers and the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Harry Gilbert, a native of Pyworthy, Devon, was a pre-war member of the Territorial Force. He saw service during the Great War with the 1/6th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment in the Mesopotamian theatre, and was killed in action on 8 March 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. Bertie W. Wood attested for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 31 August 1914. He was discharged Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 6 December 1919.
British War Medal 1914-20 (4-5499 Cpl. W. Healey. North’d Fus.; 44759 Pte. C. Bowman. North’d Fus.; 36541 Pte. G. Champman. Norf. R.; 1928 Pte. H. H. Geal. E. Surr. R.; 12-1361 Pte. L. W. Kingwell. York & Lanc. R.; 13932 Pte. A. Aldridge. W. Rid. R.; 31044 Private R. Graham. W. Rid. R.; 5457 Pte. A. Royal. 5-Lond. R.; 339863 Spr. G. Bogie. R.E.) generally very fine (9) £100-£140 --- George Chapman was born in Warboys, Cambridgeshire. He served during the Great War with the 12th (Norfolk Yeomanry) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment on the Western Front. Private Chapman died, 16 November 1918, and is buried in the Terlinchthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France. Herbert Henry Geal was the son of Mr and Mrs G. R. Geal of 299 Chapter Road, Wilesden, London. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment in the French theatre of war from 6 March 1915. Private Geal was killed in action on the Western Front, 12 March 1915, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Leonard W. Kingwell was the son of Mr and Mrs W. C. Kingwell of 67 Rutland Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. He served during the Great War with the 12th (Sheffield City) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment on the Western Front. Private Kingwell died of wounds on the Western Front, 6 July 1916, and is buried in the Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France. Arthur Aldridge served during the Great War with the 1/6th Battalion, West Riding Regiment. Private Aldridge was killed in action on the Western Front, 16 April 1918, and is buried in the Mont Noir Military Cemetery, St. Jans-Cappel, France. Arthur Royal lived with his wife at 57 Egerton Road, N16, London. He served during the Great War with the 1/5th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade). Rifleman Royal died of wounds on the Western Front, 17 April 1917, and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, France. Sold with a photograph of R. Graham in uniform, and damaged named card box of issue with envelope addressed to recipient at ‘Ruscol, Middlesmore, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate.’
The British War Medal awarded to Private G. A. Collier, 1/7th (Robin Hood) Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, who was killed in action during the First Day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916 British War Medal 1914-20 (3565 Pte. G. A. Collier. Notts. & Derby. R.) nearly extremely fine £100-£140 --- George Auguste Collier was the son of Mr and Mrs A. A. Collier of 138 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. He served during the Great War with the 1/7th (Robin Hood) Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 28 June 1915. Private Collier was killed in action on the Western Front, 1 July 1916. On the latter date the Battalion were engaged as part of the 139th Brigade, 46th (North Midland) Division on the Somme, ‘moved forward from Foncquevillers for attack on Gommecourt (1/7) - on left of Brigade’s advance soon swept by heavy machine gun fire and leading waves driven back. Casualties given in Official History of the Great War as 409 out of an attacking force of 536.’ (British Battalions on the Somme by R. Westlake refers). Private Collier is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Victory Medal 1914-19 (16727 Pte. A. Wiltshire. Glouc. R.; 30365 Pte F. L. Freeman. Essex. R.; 2875 Pte. F. Underwood. York. & Lanc. R.; 4-10000 Pte. T. R. Robinson. Durh. L.I.; S-13863 Pte. W. F. Johnston. Gordons.; 203081 Sjt. A. Cadman. 1-Lond. R.; 24468 Pte. J. Cowan. 15-Can. Inf.) generally very fine or better (7) £80-£100 --- Arthur Wiltshire served during the Great War with the Gloucestershire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 21 November 1915. Private Wiltshire was killed in action on the Western Front, 21 March 1918, and is buried in the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France. Fred Underwood was born in Greasborough, Rotherham. He served during the Great War with the 1/5th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment on the Western Front. Private Underwood died of wounds on the Western Front, 20 June 1916, and is buried in the Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Thomas Richard Robinson was born in Hartlepool. He served during the Great War with the 14th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry in the French theatre of war from 12 November 1915. Private Robinson died of wounds on the Western Front, 6 June 1916, and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. William Finlay Johnston was the son of Mr and Mrs A. Johnston of 43 Aylesbury Road, Portsmouth. He served during the Great War with the 8/10th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders on the Western Front. Private Johnston was killed in action on the Western Front, 1 August 1917, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Alfred William Cadman was born in Islington, London. He served during the Great War with the 1st (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Sergeant Cadman was attached to the 1/3rd Battalion when he was killed in action on the Western Front, 14 May 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain C. H. Cork, 16th (Service) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps (Church Lads Brigade), late Private Honourable Artillery Company, and taken prisoner of war at Neuve Eglise, 13 April 1918 Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (2628 Pte C. H. Cork. H.A.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. C. H. Cork.) generally good very fine (4) £700-£900 --- M.C. London Gazette 25 August 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in repeatedly going out and rescuing the wounded from the enemy’s wire after a raid. He only desisted on the order of his C.O. at daylight.’ M.I.D. unconfirmed. Charles Herbert Cork was born in October 1888, and resided at Barringtons, Rayleigh, Essex. He initially served during the Great War as a Private with the Honourable Artillery Company in the French theatre of war from 18 April 1915. Cork was commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant in the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in January 1916, he advanced to Captain and was serving with the 16th (Service) Battalion (Church Lads Brigade) when he was taken prisoner of war at Neuve Eglise, Belgium, 13 April 1918. Cork was repatriated, 4 December 1918.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. attributed to Captain W. D. Bryan, 18th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (4th Glasgow) Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse expertly engraved with the form of the Regimental Cap Badge and ‘Awarded Captain Wm. D. Bryan, 18th Highland Light Infantry Guillemont Somme 19/8/16.’, nearly extremely fine £500-£700 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1917, citation published London Gazette 9 January 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in an attack most brilliantly, took all his objectives with the greatest rapidity, and showed an exceptionally quick grasp of the situation whilst consolidating. He shot two of the enemy himself with his revolver, and during the whole operation went about his duties with complete disregard of danger, greatly encouraging and inspiring his men. The success of the operation was due to his untiring energy and able leadership.’ William Devereux Bryan resided in Mount Florida, Glasgow. He was commissioned Temporary Lieutenant in the 18th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (4th Glasgow) in April 1915. Bryan served with the Battalion in the French theatre of war from 31 January 1916, and advanced to Temporary Captain in May 1917.
The extremely rare Great War ‘Somme’ D.C.M., 1918 ‘Capture of Meteren’ Second Award Bar, and ‘Battle of Courtrai’ Third Award Bar group of four awarded to Company Sergeant Major T. E. Woodward, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers, who was twice wounded in action during the Great War, including during the attack on Maltz Horn Farm, 9 July 1916. Regimentally unique, and 1 of only 11 D.C.M. and 2 Bars ever awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. with Second and Third Award Bars (6360 C.Q.M. Sjt: T. E. Woodward. R. Sco: Fus:); 1914-15 Star (6360 Sjt T. E. Woodward. R. Sc: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (6360 W.O. Cl. 2. T. E. Woodward. R. S. Fus.) mounted for wear, contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £14,000-£18,000 --- 1 of only 11 D.C.M. and 2 Bars ever awarded, and Regimentally unique. D.C.M. London Gazette 13 February 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rendered most valuable assistance in reorganising the men of his company. Later, he showed great courage and initiative during bombing operations.’ D.C.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 30 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he went forward alone under heavy machine-gun fire, and bombed an enemy machine-gun post which was holding up the advance of a platoon of his company. His prompt and gallant act enabled the platoon to advanced and keep up with our barrage.’ D.C.M. Third Award Bar London Gazette 2 December 1919: ‘During the operations extending from 14th October to 20th October, 1918, he displayed marked gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 14th, at Rolleghem Cappelle, he collected men of various units, reorganised them, and led them forward. On the night of the 19/20th he did excellent work during the crossing of his company over the River Lys under a heavy barrage. On 20th October, at Belgick, when his company was moving forward to form a defensive flank, he was wounded, but carried on until he had got all his men in position. Throughout he set a splendid example to his N.C.O.’s and men.’ Thomas Edward Woodward was born in Berlin Terrace, Nottingham in February 1882, one of six brothers and sisters. He became an orphan during his childhood. Woodward attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers at Nottingham in October 1899. He advanced to Lance Sergeant, before transferring to the Reserve in October 1911. Woodward resided with his wife at 140 King Street, Calton, Glasgow, and was mobilised in August 1914. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers in the French theatre of war 23 March 1915 - 12 July 1916, and 13 December 1917 - 20 January 1919. Woodward was wounded in action, 9 July 1916, and on the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 90th Brigade, 30th Division on the Somme: ‘Successful attack on Maltz Horn Farm (9/7) - on right of assault took Maltz Horn Trench via sunken road leading from La Briqueterie - Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel P. W. T. Macgregor-Whitton killed. Relieved and to Maricourt (11/7).’ (British Battalions on the Somme, by R. Westlake refers). Having returned to the UK to recuperate, Woodward was awarded the first of his D.C.M.’s for his gallantry on the Somme. He advanced to Company Sergeant Major in March 1918, and next distinguished himself during the 9th (Scottish) Division’s capture of Meteren, Nord, France, 19 July 1918. The latter took place after a 2 week bombardment of the village, which levelled the surviving houses. Woodward distinguished himself for a third time during the Battle of Courtrai, 14 - 19 October 1918, and was wounded in action for a second time, 21 October 1918. He was demobilised in March 1919, and after the war was employed as a Commissionaire by the Glasgow Corps of Commissionaires. Woodward resided at 161 Gala Street, Glasgow. He died in the city in June 1928, and was buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Glasgow. Sold with copied research including photographic images of recipient in uniform.
A Great War 1915 ‘Cuinchy operations’ D.C.M. awarded to Private F. Doolan, 1st Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action on the Somme, 8 August 1916 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (11538 Pte F. Doolan. 1/L’Pool Regt) minor edge bruising, very fine £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 16 November 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 25th September, 1915, at Cuinchy, when he advanced to the attack with his platoon up to the enemy’s unbroken wire, and remained there, under a very heavy fire, until ordered to return to our trenches. Later he went out several times and brought in wounded men. On the last occasion he was accompanied by Private Avory, 1st King’s Royal Rifle Corps, whom he carried in, when very severely wounded. Private Doolan had previously displayed great coolness and bravery, on the 17th May, at Festubert, in carrying messages under a very severe artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire.’ Francis Doolan was born in Dublin, and his mother resided at 32 Chancery Lane, Dublin. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in the French theatre of war from 12 August 1914. Doolan was killed in action on the Western Front, 8 August 1916. On the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 6th Brigade, 2nd Division on the Somme, ‘Attack on Guillemont (8/8) - moved forward at 4.20am - War Diary records conditions as misty and very hard to see more than 10 yards. First objectives - (German front line, Guillemont Station, High Holborn) all carried. Relieved and via Mine Alley to Happy Valley (9/8). Casualties - 250.’ (British Battalions on the Somme by R. Westlake refers). Private Doolan is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, France.
A Great War ‘French theatre’ stretcher-bearer’s D.C.M. awarded to Private P. Ambrose, 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10916 Pte P. Ambrose. 4/L’Pool Regt) edge bruise, very fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry. Private Ambrose displayed great courage and endurance as a stretcher-bearer. On many occasions he volunteered to go out and carry in wounded men under very heavy shell fire.’ Patrick Ambrose served during the Great War with the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in the French theatre of war from 4 March 1915.
A Great War 1915 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant J. Clough, 1/8th (Leeds Rifles), West Yorkshire Regiment, later Army Ordnance Corps Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1266 Pte J. Clough. 1/8 W. York: Regt. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1266 Pte. J. Clough, W. York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (1266. Sjt. J. Clough. W. York. R.) nearly very fine (4) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 6 September 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry near St. Julien, on 15th July 1915, when he assisted an Officer to carry in a wounded man through our own barbed wire under fire. At great personal risk he went for wire cutters and returned with them to cut some wire.’ John Clough served during the Great War with the 1/8th (Leeds Rifles) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 16 April 1915. He advanced to Acting Sergeant and transferred to the Army Ordnance Corps.
A Great War ‘Gallipoli - Suvla Bay landing operations’ D.C.M. awarded to Private I. Walton, 9th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, for saving the life of Major C. E. Tristram, 7 August 1915 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3520 Pte I. Walton. 9/Lanc: F.) very fine £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry at Suvla Bay on 7th August, 1915, when he rescued a wounded officer from the burning scrub under heavy fire.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 21 January 1916. Ingham Walton served during the Great War with the 9th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 11 July 1915. Walton distinguished himself during the Suvla Bay landing operations, which commenced on the evening of 6 August 1915, with the Battalion having: ‘Embarked for Gallipoli 5.30pm (6th - Headquarters and ‘W’ Company in lighter “K2” towed by Bulldog, rest of Battalion in lighter “K1” towed by Grampus. Lighters went around some 1,000 yards south of intended landing area - ‘A’ Beach. Enemy opened fire as men began to wade ashore. ‘Z’ Company under Major C. E. Tristram moved forward to edge of Salt Lake. ‘X’ (Captain E. M. Elwell) and ‘Y’ (Captain F. R. L. Lowth) Companies followed. Lieutenant Colonel W. J. Woodcock (Second in Command) moved forward with part of ‘W’ Company and cleared enemy which had forced their way between ‘Z’ and ‘Y’. Heavy casualties among ‘Z’ Company - all officers hit. Enemy attacked at daybreak (7th) and driven off. Lieutenant Colonel Welstead killed by a sniper on beach. Advanced on Hill 10 in support of 8th Northumberland Fusiliers and 5th Dorsetshire. Hill taken together with surrounding trenches after heavy fighting. Gains consolidated under Captain M. C. Ferrers-Guy now senior officer. Casualties among officers so far - 7 killed, 7 wounded....’ (British Regiments at Gallipoli, by R. Westlake refers). The Regimental History gives Major Tristram as the officer saved by Walton, with the former being severely wounded in the head, surrounded by three dead Turks, and nearly burnt to death by the scrub when enemy shells set it alight.
A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Private G. Burgess, 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7065 Pte G. Burgess. 1/S.W. Bord:) lightly polished, nearly very fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 28 March 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although himself wounded, he continued to bring in wounded under very heavy fire for four hours, at the end of which time he was in a state of collapse.’ George Burgess was a native of St. Albans. He served during the Great War with the South Wales Borderers in the French theatre of war from 13 August 1914.
A Great War 1915 ‘Attack on Spanbroekmolen’ D.C.M. pair awarded to Private W. Suffolk, 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9688 Pte W. Suffolk. 3/Worc: Regt); British War Medal 1914-20 (9688 Pte. W. Suffolk. Worc. R.) edge bruising, therefore nearly very fine (2) £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry at Spanbroek Molen [sic] on 12 March, 1915, in rescuing three wounded men under heavy fire from within 30 yards of the enemy’s trenches. Private Suffolk also displayed great gallantry in rallying and collecting men during the attack under very heavy fire, at a critical time.’ William Suffolk served during the Great War with the 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 18 December 1914. He distinguished himself at Spanbroekmolen, 12 March 1915, where the Battalion served as part of the ‘7th Brigade, 3rd Division... Captain H. FitzM. Stacke, MC records in his history of the Worcestershire Regiment that the leading companies went forward under a hail of bullets and over ground knee-deep in mud at 4.10pm - ‘officers and men went down at every step.’ Small parties entered the enemy’s line and held until forced to retire at dusk. Withdrew to Locre. Officers killed or mortally wounded - Captain G. E. Hewett; Lieutenant C. G. B. Loos; Second Lieutenants C. F. Moore, W. H. Clarke, F. B. Burr, T. Freeman, E. M. Mansel-Pleydell, M. T. Murphy and W. B. Barling. Total casualties - 169 killed, wounded or missing.’ (British Battalions on the Western Front January to June 1915, by R. Westlake refers).
A Great War 1915 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private A. Collard, 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10167 Pte A. Collard. 2/E. Lanc: Regt); 1914 Star, with clasp (10167 Pte A. Collard. 2/E. Lan: R.); British War and Victory Medals (10167 Pte. A. Collard. E. Lan.R.) light contact marks overall, therefore nearly very fine or better (4) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916, citation published London Gazette 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when bringing in the wounded.’ Albert Collard served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 6 November 1914 (entitled to Silver War Badge).
A Great War 1915 ‘French theatre’ D.C.M. awarded to Lance Corporal A. J. West, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, later Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (11124 Pte A. J. West. 1/Middx: Regt) worn, good fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 June 1915: ‘For conspicuously gallant conduct near Armentieres on 3rd January, 1915, in carrying a wounded man, under a hot sniping fire, across the open, the communication trench at the time being impassable. Private West has constantly brought in wounded men under fire.’ Arthur J. West served during the Great War in the 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment in the French theatre of war from 11 August 1914. The Battalion moved from the Houplines sector to Armentieres, 20 December 1914, where they served as ‘part of 19th Brigade, attached 6th Division. On 2nd January began tours in Bois-Grenier sector trenches. Battalion headquarters near Ration Farm. War Diary notes very bad weather conditions throughout January. Heavy rain caused dug-outs to fall in, parapets disappeared, sandbags sunk into the mud. Men up to their knees in mud and water in most places.’ (British Battalions on the Western Front January to June 1915, by R. Westlake refers). West subsequently advanced to Lance Corporal and transferred to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
A Great War 1915 ‘Gallipoli’ stretcher-bearer’s D.C.M. awarded to Private T. Seddon, 1/5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, who despite already being wounded himself went to the aid of a wounded comrade - only to be hit by a shell and lose his leg whilst attending to the man Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2120 Pte T. Seddon. 5/Manch. R. - T.F.) nearly very fine £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1916, citation published London Gazette 21 June 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry as a stretcher-bearer. He lost his leg by shell fire when rushing to assist a wounded man, although he himself was wounded at the time.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 13 July 1916. Thomas Seddon served during the Great War with the 1/5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 6 May 1915. He was discharged due to wounds, 24 September 1915 (entitled to Silver War Badge)
A Great War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Company Sergeant Major C. Miller, 12th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, late Coldstream Guards Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (20624 C.S. Mjr: C. Miller. 12/Durh: L.I.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (9953 Pte C. Miller, Cldstm: Gds:); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9953 Pte C. Miller. Coldstream Guards.); 1914-15 Star (20624 Sjt. C. Miller, Durh. L.I.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (20624 A.W.O. Cl. 1. C. Miller. Durh. L.I.) with photographic image of recipient, contact marks overall, nearly very fine (5) £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 6 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When several men were buried in a dug-out by an enemy barrage he went along the top of the trench and dug them out single-handed. His prompt action undoubtedly saved their lives.’ Charles Miller was a native of Spennymoor, County Durham, and was a horse-slaughterer by trade. He served with the Coldstream Guards during the Second Boer War, and with the 12th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry during the Great War in the French theatre of war from 25 August 1915. The Battalion moved to Italy from November 1917, and took up positions at Montello along the River Piave, 4 December 1917. Miller subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps.
A Great War 1914 ‘Winter operations’ D.C.M. awarded to Private A. Smith, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who distinguished himself in action, 14 December 1914, and was also wounded twice during the action only to be killed in action later the same day Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5777 Pte A. Smith. 3/Gord. Hdrs) toned, good very fine £800-£1,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 1 April 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 14th December 1914, when under heavy close-range fire he crawled forward into the open to within 50 yards of the enemy, and bandaged two of his wounded comrades. In performing this act of gallantry he was himself wounded, but continued assisting others until his hand was shattered by a second shell.’ Alexander Dunn Smith was the son of Mrs E. Smith who resided at 150 West North Street, Aberdeen. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 7 October 1914. Smith distinguished himself in action, 14 December 1914, and was also wounded twice during the action only to be killed in action later the same day. On the latter date the Battalion: ‘Marched via Locre to Kemmel (13th). Advanced (14th) - ‘A’ and ‘B’ Companies taking up forward trenches in readiness for attack on Maedelstraede Farm. War Diary records that British Artillery opened at 7am, many shells falling short of the enemy’s lines - “owing to the inadequate means of communication this could not be reported.” Attacked 7.45am. Enemy immediately opened up with heavy rifle and machine gun fire, War Diary recording that the attacking companies soon disappeared from view - “it was impossible to tell how they were progressing.” Report relieved that men were seen entering German trenches 8am. All attempts to contact forward troops unsuccessful. Message received 4.15pm from Lieutenant G. R. V. Hume-Gore of ‘D’ Company to the effect that he was isolated with 40 men in a position some 50 yards from German’s front trench. He had no knowledge of leading companies - ‘B’ and ‘C’. The officer also reported that 5 messengers had been sent back by him throughout the day - none having reached headquarters.... Battalion later ordered to withdraw to original firing line then after relief by 4th Middlesex moved back to Kemmel. Casualties - Captain C. Boddam-Whetham, Lieutenants W. F. R. Dobie, J. J. G. McWilliam killed, 4 officers wounded, 51 other ranks killed, 139 wounded, 63 missing.’ (British Battalions in France and Belgium 1914, by R. Westlake refers). Private Smith is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Note: It would appear that the battalion number on Smith’s medal has been applied in error.
A Great War 1915 ‘French theatre’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Lance Corporal, later Second Lieutenant, W. S. Muir, 1/6th (Renfrewshire) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who was later killed in action on the Somme, 25 September 1916 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3456 L. Cpl W. S. Muir. 1/6 A. & S. Hdrs - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (3456 Pte. W. S. Muir. A. & S. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. W. S. Muir.) good very fine (4) £800-£1,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 29 November 1915: ‘For conspicuous bravery on the 8th and 9th October, 1915, at Thiepval. Early in the heavy bombardment of the fire trench by enemy trench mortars a tunnelled listening sap was blown in not far from the point of junction with the first trench. Communication was cut off, and four men were on duty in the sap. It was necessary to ascertain whether the men had been killed or buried, and Lance Corporal Muir volunteered to go over the parapet and through the wire entanglement into the shell hole. He returned by the same route and reported that two men, whom he brought in, were suffering from shock, and two men were buried. He then went out again, accompanied by an officer, and commenced digging the men out under a heavy fire. Later a dug-out was blown in which held seven men, Lance Corporal Muir being one. All the party were buried, two being instantly killed. He dug himself out and then dug out the first of the remaining men. Although suffering from shock, he was able to report what had happened. This was the means of saving three more men. He then collapsed and had to be sent to hospital.’ William Stewart Muir was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire in October 1887, and educated at the North Public School. Prior to the war he was employed by the Provident Cooperative Society, and was the Secretary of the Paisley Victoria Swimming Club. Muir served during the Great War with the 1/6th (Renfrewshire) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 1 May 1915. He is recorded by the Paisley and Renfrewshire Gazette as being ‘the first Paisley Territorial to win the D.C.M.’ Muir was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 1/6th Battalion in January 1916. Second Lieutenant Muir was killed in action on the Western Front, 25 September 1916. On the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 5th Division on the Somme, ‘Operations at Morval (25 - 26/9), casualties - 77.’ (British Battalions on the Somme, by R. Westlake refers). Second Lieutenant Muir is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Sold with copied research, including a photographic image of recipient in uniform.
A Great War 1915 ‘Ypres operations’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Private J. Coyne, 1/9th (The Dumbartonshire) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1489 Pte J. Coyne. 9/A .& S. Hdrs - T.F.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (404 Pte J. Coyne. A. & S. Highrs:); British War Medal 1914-20 (1489 Pte. J. Coyne. A. & S. H.) generally very fine or better (3) £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 June 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying back into a trench a wounded comrade under heavy fire, and after having dressed his wound. He had to cover a distance of 100 yards to reach the trench.’ James Coyne served during the Second Boer War with the 1st Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He later served during the Great War with the 1/9th (The Dumbartonshire) Battalion in the French theatre of war from 19 February 1915. In April the Battalion moved into Ypres, ‘Battalion records note that on 3rd May the line was shortened and the Dumbartons withdrew into Sanctuary Wood. Lieutenant A. D. McAnderson killed 8th. Enemy launched a bitter attack on the 10th, records the War Diary, followed by a furious bombardment and a cloud of gas. The Germans then came forward - ‘This was the Ninth’s day of glory and of death.’ Casualties over 300. Lieutenant Colonel C. B. Clark; Lieutenant F. R. H. Hutton; Second Lieutenants G. H. G. Birrell and K. J. Campbell among those killed. Relieved from forward area 17th and withdrew to billets near Poperinghe. Joined 10th Brigade, 4th Division and moved forward to La Brique sector 21st. Captain R. S. Findlay; Lieutenants J. C. Bonnar and J. Jackson killed 22nd. Another gas attack on 24th caused high casualties - strength recorded at 11pm as just 2 officers and 85 other ranks. Captain A. G. Brown; Lieutenant G. G. Chrystal among those killed. Amalgamated with the 1/7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 27th May.’ (British Battalions on the Western Front, January to June 1915, by R. Westlake refers)
A Great War 1915 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private A. H. S. Hale, 1/3rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), later Royal Engineers Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2228 Pte A. H. S. Hale. 3/Lond: Regt - T. F.); 1914-15 Star (2228 Pte. A. H. S. Hale. 1-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2228 Pte. A. H. S. Hale. 1-Lond. R.) contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916, citation published London Gazette 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry. When in full view of the enemy he dragged a wounded man to a place of safety, and remained with him for seventeen hours in a shell hole, tending his wounds under fire.’ Arthur H. S. Hale initially served during the Great War with the 1/1st (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) in the French theatre of war from 6 January 1915. He subsequently transferred to the 1/3rd (City of London) Battalion, and then to the Royal Engineers.
A Great War 1917 ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Lance Sergeant J. Ashcroft, 1/5th Battalion, Royal Lancaster Regiment, late Cheshire Regiment, who was killed in action during the Third Battle of Ypres, 20 September 1917 Military Medal, G.V.R. (243994 L. Cpl J. Ashcroft. 1/5 R. Lanc: R. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2515 Pte. J. Ashcroft. Ches. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2515 Cpl. J. Ashcroft. Ches. R.) contact marks, therefore nearly very fine (4) £360-£440 --- M.M. London Gazette 26 April 1917: ‘About 6.45pm on the 9th March 1917 the enemy exploded a mine near Railway Wood. This N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis Gun team, he got his gun into action, in the open, on the flank from which the enemy’s fire was most severe. He handled his gun with great boldness and skill and reduced the enemy’s fire which was hindering the work. When his gun became very hot he returned to the trench and brought out another gun to replace it.’ Joseph Ashcroft was the son of Mrs and Mrs W. Ashcroft of Didsbury, Manchester, and the husband of Theresa Ashcroft of 32 Cambridge Street, Heaviley, Stockport. He served during the Great War with the Cheshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 17 February 1915. Ashcroft subsequently transferred to the 1/5th Battalion, Royal Lancaster Regiment, with whom he was serving for his M.M. action. Ashcroft advanced to Lance Sergeant, and was killed in action on the Western Front, 20 September 1917. Lance Sergeant Ashcroft is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. Sold with original typed copy of citation for M.M., dated 31 March 1917; and 15 postcards written to recipient from his wife and son.
A Great War 1918 ‘French theatre’ stretcher-bearer’s M.M. group of three awarded to Private A. Bruce, 6th (Service) Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who died of wounds on the Western Front, 2 October 1918, having been shot in the chest the day before at Manhattan Farm near Courtrai Military Medal, G.V.R. (29717 Pte A. Bruce. 6/K.O. Sco: Bord:); British War and Victory Medals (29717 Pte. A. Bruce. K.O. Sco. Bord.); Memorial Plaque (Alexander Bruce) last in card envelope issue with O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to ‘Mrs. C. Bruce, 25 North Street, Fraserburgh’, nearly extremely fine (4) £360-£440 --- M.M. London Gazette 27 June 1918. Alexander Bruce was a native of Fraserburgh, Scotland, and resided with his wife at 25 North Street. He served during the Great War with the 6th (Service) Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers on the Western Front. Private Bruce died of wounds received on the Western Front, 2 October 1918. A letter to his widow (included with lot) from an officer of the 6th Battalion gives the following: ‘There are quite a few here who knew your husband well, who were with him when he was wounded, also the man who buried him.... Your husband was hit with a machine gun bullet in the chest, at Manhattan Farm, near the small town of Ledgingham in Belgium. This town is near the large town of Courtrai and is due east of Ypres. When your husband was wounded he was taken to the Casualty Clearing Station and then to No. 28 Field Ambulance which was situated at a White Chateau at Potige near Ypres. Here, he succumbed to his wound on the following day. Your husband was buried in the cemetery at this place. A cross was put on the grave bearing his name and decoration... He was acting as stretcher-bearer and in this capacity he did splendid work in rescuing and relieving those of his comrades who were wounded...’ Private Bruce is buried in the Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Sold with the following related items and documents: Telegram informing Mrs C. Bruce - recipient’s wife - of the death of recipient; Enclosure for M.M. addressed to widow, and dated 30 May 1919; Letter from Second Lieutenant J. MacGregor to recipient’s widow, dated 11 January 1919; and Slide of photograph of recipient in uniform with his family.
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