Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Neuve Chapelle 1916’ M.C. group of five awarded to Lieutenant K. W. Gammon, Royal Sussex Regiment, late 16th Canadian Infantry

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed; 1914-15 Star (28731 Pte. K. W. Gammon. 16/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. K. W. Gammon.); Defence Medal, mounted as worn, very fine (5) £800-£1,200

M.C. London Gazette 25 August 1916: ‘For most conspicuous gallantry and leading when in command of a raiding party. Previous bold reconnaissance and good organisation enable his party to get quickly to their points. Though wounded, 2nd Lt. Gammon continued to control and direct operations fearlessly and gallantly, and he finally withdrew his party in good order.’

Karl Webber Gammon was born in London on 14 June 1896, and was working as a Surveyor in Canada when he enlisted into the 16th Canadian Infantry on 23 September 1914. He arrived in France on 1 April 1915, and was discharged to a commission in the Imperial Army on 7 July 1916, as a Second Lieutenant in the 11th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. His brief career as an officer ended abruptly at Neuve Chapelle on 26 July 1916, when he was wounded by a gunshot in the left wrist whilst leading a raiding party, winning the M.C. for his gallantry on that occasion.

Sold with copied Attestation papers and other research including copied M.I.C. which notes that ‘Dup. Star issued off Can. Supp. Roll retd. by Can. Auth.’