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Auction: 12002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 455

A Great War M.C. Attributed to Second Lieutenant J.H. Richards, South Wales Borderers Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, extremely fine, in case of issue, with the recipient´s War Office issued citation Estimate £ 400-450 M.C. London Gazette 9.1.1918 T./2nd Lt. John Hywel Richards, S. Wales Bord. ´For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a convoy. He went forward during a hostile counter-attack and reconnoitred the ground to find the best route for the animals through both the barrage and shell-holes, under heavy shell fire, through which he then led them without hesitation, sustaining only a few casualties. He successfully delivered the stores and ammunition which were urgently required. He has on several occasions shown remarkable initiative and great gallantry during similar journeys.´ Second Lieutenant John Hywel Richards, M.C., served with the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers during the Great War; died of wounds, 19.4.1918, and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery, France.

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