Groups and Single Decorations for Gallantry 37


A Great War September 1917 ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of three awarded to Captain R. J. Keates, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was killed in action near Albert on 20 August 1918


Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. J. Keates.) nearly extremely fine (3) £600-£800


M.C. London Gazette 27 October 1917 (citation published 18 March 1918): ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy gas shell bombardment a dug-out was hit by a gas shell and a man was buried. He at once went to the dug-out, which was full of gas, and extricated the wounded man. Owing to the darkness he had to remove his respirator in the dug-out. Though suffering from gas, he superintended the removal of the wounded man under the most intense fire. His courageous action undoubtedly saved the man’s life.’


Richard John Keates was born at Acock’s Green, Birmingham, on 12 October 1879 and was educated at King Edward’s School, Birmingham. He joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Army Auxiliary Corps Branch, in November 1914, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery in March 1917. He served during the Great War on the Western Front from May 1917, and was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at Boesinghe in September 1917. He was advanced to Captain and appointed Adjutant, 23rd Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery, in January 1918, and was killed in action on the Western Front near Albert on 20 August 1918. He is buried in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.


Following his death his Commanding Officer, Colonel Budgen, D.S.O., wrote: ‘I cannot tell you what a loss he will be to the whole Brigade, and what a void he will leave in the life of us all at Brigade Headquarters. I shall find it very difficult to replace him, as since he has been my Adjutant he has done his work so thoroughly and efficiently, always working for the good of the batteries.’


Sold with various copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient, and a photograph of his grave.


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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of five awarded to Major W. H. Turner, 246th (West Riding) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.)


Military Cross, G.V.R, unnamed as issued, in Royal Mint case of issue.; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. W. H. Turner. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Major W. H. Turner.) emblem loose; Defence Medal, with four related miniature awards, and three named card boxes of issue - the Second War box addressed to ‘Mr W. H. Turner, Cherry Hill, Cross Oak Rd, Berkensted’, generally very fine or better (5)


£700-£900


M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919. M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916.


William Howell Turner was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 2nd West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.) in August 1914. He subsequently advanced to Major, and was awarded the M.C. whilst serving with the 246th (West Riding) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.)


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A Great War M.C. Group of four awarded to Captain H. E. Wilson, Liverpool Regiment, later Home Guard


Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. H. E. Wilson); Defence Medal, minor contact marks otherwise good very fine (4)


£500-£700 M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919.


Harold Edward Wilson was born on 5 January 1896 in Bootle, Lancashire. He originally enlisted as a Private, in the 21st Reserve Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment on 25 February 1916, before applying for a Commission. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 7th Battalion of the same regiment on 1 March 1917, and was promoted Lieutenant on 1 September 1918, and Captain on 27 April 1921. Captain Wilson relinquished his Commission in the Army on 24 July 1921, but in 1940 he joined the Home Guard, and the following year was commissioned Captain in the 73rd County of Lancaster (Maghull) Battalion. He died on 10 January 1991.


Sold with Recipient’s silver identity bracelet (minus chain), inscribed ‘Harold E. Wilson 2nd Lieut 7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regt. C of E’; and a large amount of research, including an original photograph of Captain Wilson on Parade in front of H.M. King George V.


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