Auction Catalogue

2 April 2004

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 281

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2 April 2004

Hammer Price:
£1,900

A good ‘German Spring Offensive’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant R. Scott, 1st Battalion, Tank Corps, and Northumberland Fusiliers, for the rearguard action at the Bois de Tailles on 26 March 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (76804 L. Cpl., 1/Tank Corps); 1914-15 Star (14625 Pte., North’d. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (14625 Sjt., North’d. Fus) nearly extremely fine (4) £800-1000

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918. (Joint citation with Private Ford, see following lot for his medals). The recommendation states ‘For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 26 March 1918, at the Bois de Tailles. When his company was fighting a rearguard action covering the withdrawal of the infantry from Bray it became partially surrounded, and, running short of ammunition, a withdrawal was necessary. This N.C.O. volunteered to remain behind with Captain F. S. Hunnikin and cover the withdrawal of the remainder of the company with two Lewis guns. He remained with Captain Hunnikin until the withdrawal of the company was completed, and afterwards until the post was entirely surrounded. Throughout the day his coolness and courage was of the greatest assistance, and he set a splendid example to all ranks.’