The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott

An M.B.E. and Passchendaele M.C. group of four awarded to Captain R. L. Busby, 2/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Four: The Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) 2nd type; Military Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. (Capt. R. L. Busby) good very fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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M.C. London Gazette 6 April 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On his commanding officer becoming a casualty, he took charge of the situation, communicated with the forward troops, and sent messages to Brigade Headquarters under difficulties. He collected men from various units scattered about in shell holes and sent them forward under a responsible leader. The men though tired out, were everywhere inspired by his coolness and tact.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 23 May 1918. Awarded for the March Retreat in 1918 where he was captured and spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner of war.

M.B.E. London Gazette 9 June 1938, for political and public services in Manchester and Salford.