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A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Second Lieutenant E. E. Elliott, Royal West Surrey Regiment, formerly Royal Fusiliers
Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (8179 Pte., R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut.) nearly extremely fine (4) £350-400
M.C. London Gazette 22 June 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during three days operations. He carried out a valuable reconnaissance under direct machine-gun fire. Though twice wounded he refused to withdraw, but remained with his men and continued to render valuable service until the battalion was relieved. His coolness under fire was a splendid example to his men.’
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