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Auction: 22002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 204

(x) A Great War 'trench raid Commander's' M.C. group of four awarded to 2nd Lieutenant G. A. Wilde, Manchester Regiment, late Highland Light Infantry, decorated for leading his Platoon to rush a machine-gun nest and putting three out of action in the process

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. G. A. Wilde.); Defence Medal 1939-45, traces of lacquer, good very fine (4)

M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1919. The citation followed in the Edinburgh Gazette on 13 January 1919:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of the right flank Platoon in an attack on a trench. When he found it impossible to get through the wire, and was under heavy machine-gun fire from the right flank, he made a detour, and together with some men from another Company organised a rush on the nest of machine guns, putting three out of action and capturing several prisoners. His prompt action saved the right of the Battalion from heavy losses from enfilade fire, and greatly assisted the advance.'

George Allen Wilde served initially in the ranks of the Highland Light Infantry, was commissioned into the Manchester Regiment, and served in France from 4 June 1916. He won his M.C. whilst serving attached to the 12th Battalion.

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£950

Starting price
£550