Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Vimy Ridge’ M.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant A. C. Wood, 28th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, for ‘great bravery’ in the attack on Thélus, a small village on the Ridge, 9 April 1917

Military Medal, G.V.R. (199183 Sjt: A. C. Wood. 28/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (199183 Sjt. A. C. Wood. 28-Can-Inf.) mounted as worn, toned, good very fine (3) £700-£900

M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917.

The official recommendation states:

‘For great bravery at THELUS April 9th 1917.
His platoon had to proceed for a considerable distance under heavy shell fire when advancing to the attack. During this period he showed the greatest coolness and directed the men under his command with great skill, saving many casualties. During the actual attack he directed the Mopping-up with great ability.
His conduct throughout was a splendid example to the men.’

Alexander Currie Wood was born at Manchline, Ayrshire, Scotland, on 7 July 1877, and enlisted into the 94th Overseas Battalion C.E.F. at Port Arthur, Ontario, on 27 March 1916, and served in France with the 28th Battalion. He was discharged at Winnipeg on 25 February 1919. He died on 3 September 1943.

Sold with copied attestation and discharge papers.