A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Acting Sergeant H. B. Hollyer, Royal Army Medical Corps, who displayed conspicuous gallantry whilst working at a Field Ambulance station in 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (41896 Pte. -A. Sjt:- H. B. Hollyer. 15/F.A. R.A.M.C.); 1914-15 Star (41896. Pte. H. B. Hollyer. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (41896 Sjt. H. Hollyer. R.A.M.C.) minor edge bruise and light contact marks to MM, otherwise very fine and better (4) £240-£280

M.M. London Gazette 13 November 1918.

The original recommendation from General Sir Richard C. B. Haking, G.B.E., K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Commanding XI Corps, states:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action.’

Henry Berkeley Hollyer was born in Droitwich in 1890 and is recorded in 1911 as Assistant to the Secretary of Trustees at Hill Court Manor House, Dodderhill, Worcestershire. Despite an early interest in the study of law, he attested for the R.A.M.C. at the outbreak of hostilities and served in France from 13 January 1915. Raised Acting Sergeant, he was awarded the Military Medal for service during the Hundred Days Offensive and returned home to Droitwich to take up appointment as Assistant Manager at a private estate. Admitted to Wyche Lodge on 14 January 1919, he served locally as a Freemason for many years before relocating with his wife to Torquay, where he worked as Publicity Officer for the local council. He died on 13 June 1982 in London.

Sold with original signed Military Medal notification card from General Haking.