A Great War M.M. awarded to Sapper J. Coan, Royal Engineers, late East Lancashire Regiment, who was decorated for his gallant deeds in a Tunnelling Company

Military Medal, G.V.R. (139290 Sapr. J. Coan, 183/T’lg. Coy. R.E.), very fine £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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M.M. London Gazette 19 November 1917.

James Coan, a native of Leigh, Lancashire, first went out to France as a Private in the East Lancashire Regiment in mid-July 1915. Subsequently transferring to the Royal Engineers, he was awarded his M.M. for gallant deeds in 183/Tunnelling Company, and was discharged to the Reserve in February 1919.