Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant A. Bardsley, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, late 28th Battalion (The Artists Rifles), London Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. A. Bardsley), very fine or better (3)
£800-1000

M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer handled his transport most efficiently throughout eight days’ operations. Each night supplies had to be brought up under heavy shell fire, and when water pumps were broken by shelling he quickly organised another system of supply, which necessitated his constant supervision, having to keep water carts on the move to avoid shell fire. His coolness and cheerfulness were a great asset.’

Albert Bardsley, a native of Bolton, was born in July 1876 and enlisted in the 28th Battalion, London Regiment - The Artists Rifles - in December 1915. Appointed to a commission in the 12th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, in July 1916, he was awarded the M.C. for the above cited deeds in 1918, quite probably at the time of the German Spring Offensive. He was demobilised in February 1919; sold with copied research.