The Collection of Medals formed by Dr A W Stott

A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal A. E. Hall, 16th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, who was killed in action in the Victoria Cross action on the Sambre-Oise Canal in November 1918
Three: Military Medal, G.V.R. (57558 Cpl. A. E. Hall, 16/Lan. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (57558 Cpl., Lan. Fus.) extremely fine (3)

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

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M.M. London Gazette 14 May 1919.

Alfred Ernest Hall was born in Guildford and enlisted there for the 16th Battalion. He was killed in action on 4 November 1918, during the attack by the 16th Battalion across the Sambre Canal. Lieut.-Colonel J. N. Marshall, M.C., late Irish Guards, attached 16th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, was awarded the Victoria Cross under the following circunstances: ‘For most conspicuous bravery, determination and leadership in the attack on the Sambre-Oise Canal, near Catillon, on the 4th November, 1918, when a partly-constructed bridge came under concentrated fire and was broken before the advanced troops of his battalion could cross. Lieut.-Colonel Marshall at once went forward and organized parties to repair the bridge. The first party were soon killed or wounded, but by personal example he inspired his command, and volunteers were instantly forthcoming. Under intense fire and with complete disregard for his own safety, he stood on the bank encouraging his men and assisting in the work, and when the bridge was repaired attempted to rush across at the head of his battalion, and was killed while so doing. The passage of the canal was of vital importance, and the gallantry displayed by all ranks was largely due to the inspiring example set by Lieut.-Colonel Marshall.’