The Collection of Medals formed by Dr A W Stott

A Battle of Hooge D.C.M. group of five awarded to Corporal H. Chapman, 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Five: Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2310 Cpl. H. Chapman, 1/Lan. Fus.); 1914-15 Star Trio (2310 Pte./Cpl., Lan. Fus.); French Croix de Guerre 1914-18, contact wear, therefore nearly very fine (5)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 12 March 1919: ‘During the operations near Hooge, on 28th September, 1918, when his company was the leading company of the attack, he led his men with great coolness and courage, and kept complete control. On the 30th, near Gheluwe, he took command of his platoon when the platoon sergeant was wounded, and the success of the company was undoubtedly due to his gallantry and initiative, he and his platoon capturing four farms defended by machine guns and snipers. Throughout he set a fine example to all ranks.’
Croix de Guerre London Gazette 19 June 1919.

Corporal Chapman was an original member of the 1st Battalion who landed on 25th May, 1915, at Gallipoli, and was one of only 43 survivors from 1915 to march into Germany at the end of the war.