Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front 1917’ M.M. group of three awarded to Gunner G. A. Kelly, 2nd Divisional Artillery Column, Canadian Field Artillery, attached 2nd Divisional Signal Company

Military Medal, G.V.R. (427 Gnr: G. A. Kelly. 2/C.D.A. Can: F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (427 Bmbr. G. A. Kelly. C.F.A.) mounted as worn with ribbon only for 1914-15 Star, toned, good very fine (3) £260-£300

M.M. London Gazette 18 July 1917:
The original recommendation states: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Farbus during the operations of 3-9 May 1917. When acting as linesman with Sapper W. B. Wheeler from forward report centre to Brigades during the operations of 3-9 May, these linesmen continued to repair lines, crossing through several enemy barrages, and remained on duty during nights when enemy continued to shell area with gas shells. These two linesmen by their great courage were largely instrumental in keeping communications open between the Brigades and Divisional Artillery Headquarters.’

George Alfred Kelly was born at Douglas, Isle of Man, on 14 February 1890. He was married and living at McDermott Avenue, Winnipeg, when he enlisted there for the C.E.F. on 21 January 1915. He served in France with the Canadian Field Artillery from 17 September 1915, and was discharged at Toronto on 31 May 1919.

Sold with copied attestation and discharge papers.