A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain A. W. Heaton, 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. A. W. Heaton. North’n R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. A. W. Heaton.) on original mounting bar but some now detached, good very fine (4) £800-£1,000

M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He was invaluable in helping to rally men and in the selection of new firing positions. He frequently went forward under heavy fire to bring back information to battalion commanders. Throughout he set a splendid example of coolness and cheerfulness under difficult conditions.’

Albert William Heaton served in France with the 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment, from 1 September 1915. He retired on 1 September 1921, and retained the rank of Captain.

Sold with copied Medal Index Card which gives his address in ‘Clifton Road, Sutton Coalfields.’