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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private Charles Frowley, 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment, who was
killed in action on 3 October 1916
MILITARY MEDAL, G.V.R. (10571 Pte., 7-E. Surr. R.) good very fine £280-320
M.M. London Gazette 21 September 1916.
Charles Frowley was born in Watford, Warwickshire; after joining the Army in Birmingham he was given the regimental number 94119
and posted to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). He subsequently transferred to the R.F.A. and finally to the 7th Battalion East
Surrey Regiment and given the regimental number 10571.
As part of the 37th Brigade 12th (Eastern) Division, the 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment moved to the Front Line on 7 July 1916 and
very early on 8 July attacked South West of Ovillers. ‘The Division adopted the sensible tactic of advancing across no-mans land while
the artillery bombarded the enemy and then rushing the last few yards when it lifted’. From 8 July to 13 August the Battalion were
heavily engaged in attack and counter attack and lost 169 casualties. On 1 October 1916 the 7th Battalion East Surreys took over the
forward trenches at Guendecourt, which were described as in ‘Appalling Condition’. Private Charles Frowley was killed in action on 3
October 1916. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. At the time of his death his next-of-kin
was his sister – Mrs A. M. Thomas who lived in Canada at Okanagaw Falls, near Penticton, British Columbia.
With copied research.
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private W. Bonnar, 1/5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, who was
killed in action on 23 July 1918
MILITARY MEDAL, G.V.R. (201087 Pte., 1/5 Sea. Highrs.); MEMORIAL PLAQUE (William Bonnar) M.M. extremely fine (2)
£320-360
M.M. London Gazette 7 October 1918.
William Bonnar was an Irishman born in County Antrim. He joined the Army in Belfast and was posted to the 1/5th Battalion Seaforth
Highlanders. In July 1918 the 1/5th were fighting alongside the French near Chalons in the final battles of the War. At 0800 hrs. on 21
July the 5th Seaforth Highlanders and the 6th Gordons advanced into the Bois de Coutron which was strongly held by the enemy, an
advance of 400 yards was achieved and the line consolidated. At 0630 hrs. on the 23rd in the open ground near Bullin Farm with its
right flank on the River Ardre, the 1/5th attacked again with the 6th Seaforth on their left. As they moved across the River they were met
by enfilade machine gun fire but this was overcome using the bayonet. Six machine guns were captured and their crews destroyed.
During this battle on 23 July, William Bonnar, aged 19 years, was killed and was later buried in Marfaux Cemetery. On 28 July the
Battalion was relieved and moved back to Bullin Farm. During the eight days of the heaviest fighting ever experienced by the 1/5th
Seaforth Highlanders, the casualties had been 7 officers killed and 8 wounded, and 67 soldiers, including William Bonnar, killed with
275 wounded. His Next of Kin were his parents, George and Helen Bonnar who lived at 2, Oldpark Village, Belfast.
With Memorial Scroll mounted on card, together with copied research.
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private C. Goldfarb, 7th Battalion East Kent Regiment, who died of
wounds on 1 October 1918
MILITARY MEDAL, G.V.R. (G. 25211 Pte., 7/E. Kent R.) edge bruising, very fine £240-280
M.M. London Gazette 17 June 1919.
Cecil Goldfarb was a brave Jewish Soldier who was born in Warsaw, Poland. His Family moved to London but by 1915 he was living
in Canterbury, Kent.
In 1917 he enlisted into his local Regiment, the 7th East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), and joined them in France as part of the 55th
Brigade, 18th (Eastern) Division.
In 1918, the 18th Division took part in the battles at Crozat Canal, Baboeuf, Villers-Bretonneux, Murlancourt Ridge, Trone Wood and
Ronssoy but their last major battle was the breaking of the Hindenburg Line. This was a combined attack using American, Australian
and British Divisions. At 0530 hrs on the 29th September after a "terrific bombardment" the attack began. At 0845 hrs. the 55th Brigade
were ordered forward but came under intense fire from Guillemont Farm and eventually the Brigade Commander ordered the 7th Buffs
to halt in the Fleesceall-Pomponious Lanes area. Although German morale was low, troops were hungry and ammunition in short
supply the German soldiers fought with bravery and determination. The Buffs came under "withering machine gun and artillery fire". As
darkness fell the battalion was ordered to hold the line of Cochrane Avenue- Lion Trench- Egg Post and
prepare for a counter attack. Gradually the German resistance slackened and on the night 30th September/1st October the 7th Buffs
were ordered to advance to Vendhuile.
On 1 October 1918 Private Cecil Goldfarb died of his wounds and was buried in the Doingt Communal Cemetery near Peonne. He
was the husband of Mrs W. F. Goldfarb of 5, Stour Street, Canterbury.
In the year of 2000, the British Legion in Canterbury realised that Private Cecil Goldfarb’s name was not recorded on the Canterbury
War Memorial. To remedy this situation a ceremony was held on the 82nd Anniversary of his death when a new memorial plaque
bearing Private Goldfarb’s name was dedicated. The Lord Mayor of Canterbury, the Chairman of the Canterbury Branch of the Queens
Own Buffs and representatives of the British Legion laid wreaths. The Mayor stating that “It was fitting that this plaque has been
dedicated on the anniversary of his death”. With copied research.
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