Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant A. E. Gladwin, Royal Canadian Regiment

Military Medal, G.V.R. (477347 Sjt: A. E. Gladwin. R. Can: R.) good very fine £200-£240

M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916. The original recommendation states:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and bravery in leading his Platoon in an attack on Sep: 15th, 1916, from the SUGAR TRENCH. On leaving the parapet where they were exposed to intense Rifle, Machine Gun and Shell fire he fearlessly exposed himself and by his example of daring materially assisted in the advance.
On reaching a position his Platoon had been subjected to many casualties and had become mixed with elements of other Regiments. He again displayed great bravery in the re-organisation of his platoon which he had successfully accomplished in a very short space of time.
His conduct during the fight cannot be too highly spoken of and his reckless devotion to duty was an example to all.’

Albert Edward Gladwin was born at Bradford, Yorkshire, on 26 April 1882. He had served for 12 years with the Royal Fusiliers from May 1900 prior to emigrating to Canada. He enlisted into the Royal Canadian Regiment at Halifax, N.S. on 23 August 1915, and embarked for France in November 1915. He was discharged at London on 27 June 1919.

Sold with copied recommendation and attestation papers.