Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Memorial Plaque to Lieutenant A. G. Bareham, M.C., 1st Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who was killed in action at Niergnies on 8 October 1918, during the action for which he was awarded the Military Cross

Memorial Plaque (Archibald George Bareham) in card envelope, nearly extremely fine £120-£160

M.C. London Gazette 30 July 1919:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Niergnies on 8 October 1918. When the enemy accompanied by tanks attacked our position, posts on this officer’s right and left were compelled to withdraw. This allowed the enemy’s tanks to take up positions in rear of his company. He immediately rallied all available men, including some of other units, and with great dash succeeded in forming a defensive flank to the left. He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and later succeeding re-establishing the whole line and taking up original positions. Throughout the whole operation he showed great courage and initiative.’

Archibald George Bareham enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, and was advanced Quartermaster Sergeant Instructor of Musketry. He was commissioned Lieutenant in the Royal Marines on 18 January 1916, and served with the 1st Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division, during the Great War on the Western Front. He was killed in action at Niergnies on 8 October 1918, during the action for which he was awarded the Military Cross; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial.