Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘French theatre’ M.C. group of five awarded to Captain R. D. Flunder, 1/7th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (T.F.), late Private, 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), Canadian Infantry

Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (13231 Pte R. D. Flunder. 5/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. D. Flunder.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1918, very fine (5) £700-£900

M.C. London Gazette 4 October 1919:

‘He commanded a battalion during the operations near Menin, on 14th, 15th and 16th October, 1918, with great skill and gallantry. His thorough organisation and the perfect handling of his men at the start ensured success. The complete confidence which he inspired in his men contributed very largely to the success of the operations.’

France, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 22 November 1918.

Ralph Daniel Flunder was born in Arlesey, Bedfordshire in February 1889, and served in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry for four years prior to emigrating to Canada. He initially served during the Great War in the ranks with the 5th Battalion, Canadian Infantry on the Western Front. Flunder was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 1/7th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (T.F.) in January 1916. He was appointed Acting Captain and Company Commander in October 1917. Flunder was granted the rank of Captain in December 1921.