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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 339

The superb 'Trench Raid 1917' D.S.O., 1919 A.F.C. mounted group of five miniature dress medals worn by Captain W. Algie, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, late Corporal, 4th Dragoon Guards, who was recommended for the Victoria Cross - whilst still a Subaltern - for his remarkable actions that earned his D.S.O. during the Trench Raid near Armentiers by the 23rd Battalion (Tyneside Scottish), Northumberland Fusiliers

Having served an action-packed tour as an Observer in DH4s with the Royal Flying Corps over the Western Front, he qualified as a Pilot and added an A.F.C. for 'night flying operations over London' - also ending the Great War with three 'mentions'

Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Air Force Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves, very fine (5)

For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 221.

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Sold for
£450

Starting price
£110