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Auction: 23111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 915

A 'Spring Offensive 1918' M.C group of three awarded to Reverend H. B. Cole, Army Chaplain's Department

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Rev. H. B. Cole), toned, good very fine (3)

M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He repeatedly exhibited the greatest courage and disregard of danger. His indomitable cheerfulness and unfailing thought for the concern of others gained him the admiration of all ranks. He gave his services freely in a variety of capacities.'

Hugh Basil Cole served in France from September 1916 and is entitled to a Pair only. He applied for his Medals in September 1922 with address listed as 'The Old Rectory, 106 High Street, Hastings.'

For his miniature dress Medals, please see Lot 1219, for his Chaplains Badges, please see Lot 1320.

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£900

Starting price
£700