The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott

A Great War M.C. group of six awarded to Regimental Sergeant Major Edward Anderson, 16th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Six: Military Cross, G.V.R., inscribed on the reverse (11800 C.S.M., 16 Batt. Lancs. Fus.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (5040 Pte. E. Anderson, Lincoln Regt.); 1914-15 Star (11800 Pte., Lan. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (11800 A.W.O. Cl.1, Lan. Fus.) small correction to rank on the War Medal; Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (11800 C.S.Mjr., 16/Lan. Fus.) contact marks, therefore nearly very fine or better (6)

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 7 November 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. After all the Officers had become casualties he led a company with dash and ability to the final objective with few casualties. Later he returned to Battalion Headquarters where he organised a supply of ammunition and rations. It was largely due to his bold leadership and devotion to duty that no delay was caused in the reaching of the final objective.’ One of only 7 Military Crosses won by NCO’s of the Lancashire Fusiliers during the Great War.

M.S.M. London Gazette 7 June 1918.