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17 February 2021

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№ 205

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17 February 2021

Hammer Price:
£900

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of three awarded to Temporary Lieutenant H. E. Bennet, Cameron Highlanders

Military Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. E. Bennet.) mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (3) £700-£900

M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of Stokes mortars he defended a position until knocked out, when he attached himself to the infantry, and held on to the foremost position all day under terrific barrage and repeated attacks. Largely through his example the position was maintained till dusk, and heavy losses inflicted on the enemy.’