Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War M.C. & Bar group of four awarded to Captain D. Addison, Seaforth Highlanders

Military Cross, G.V.R. and Second Award Bar, cross reverse inscribed, ‘Lieut. Dering Addison, 4th Seaforth Highlanders, Ypres 31 July 1917’; bar reverse inscribed, ‘Mont Huwy 28.10.1918’; 1914-15 Star (3300 Pte., Sea. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt.) mounted as worn, very fine (4) £1800-2200

M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1917; citation 9 January 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations he showed great gallantry and resource, making several important reconnaissances of the front and bringing back valuable information. He also guided several platoons into position, saving many casualties, although at all times under an intense barrage’.

Bar to M.C. London Gazette 8 March 1919; citation 4 October 1919. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership at Mont Houy on 28 October 1918. He led his company with the greatest skill and daring through a network of buildings, overcoming the enemy resistance, capturing twelve machine guns and about forty prisoners’.

M.I.D. London Gazette not confirmed.

Dering Addison served in France/Flanders, 8 March-3 June 1915 and 11 March 1916-14 July 1918 and was twice wounded in action. He was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders on 29 June 1915 and Lieutenant on 1 July 1917.