A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private/Acting Corporal C. Burnett, 78th Battalion, Canadian Infantry

Military Medal, G.V.R. (147640 Pte. C. Burnett. 78/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (147640 Pte. C. Burnett. 78-Can. Inf.) mounted for display, good very fine (3) £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), C.E.F..

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M.M. London Gazette 2 April 1918.

The original Recommendation, dated 19 January 1918, and counter-signed by General Currie on 25 January 1917, states:
‘For conspicuous good work as Lewis Gun operator with a patrol on the 12 January 1918. The patrol of which this man was a member encountered and engaged an enemy post, and it was very largely due to the coolness and skill of Private Burnett in opening fire on them with the Lewis Gun that the enemy party was successfully engaged and important identifications secured. His behaviour is considered most praiseworthy and entirely deserving of immediate reward.’