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Auction: 19002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 447

The original framed painting of Captain G. I. Carmichael, D.S.O., A.F.C., Royal Flying Corps, late Royal Artillery, winning the Distinguished Service Order, as published in Deeds that Thrill the Empire

A dramatic scene depicting Lieutenant (temporary Captain) George Ivan Carmichael winning his D.S.O. on 11 March 1915, 'Dropping bombs on the rails at Menin Railway Station from a height of only one hundred and twenty feet', by W. Avis, the artwork 500mm x 350mm, glazed and framed, generally good very fine

D.S.O. London Gazette 27 March 1915:

'For conspicuous gallantry, daring, and ability throughout the campaign.

On the 11th instant [March 1915] he destroyed the rails at Menin railway station by dropping a bomb, weighing 100 lbs, thereon from a height of only 120 feet.

On the return journey his engine was damaged by a bullet which necessitated his flying at a height of less than 200 feet.

Captain Carmichael has also rendered service in observing Artillery fire.'

A.F.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919.

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Sold for
£300

Starting price
£280