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Auction: 326 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 556

A Fine and Complete 'Bantam' 1917 D.C.M. Group of Four to Serjeant T. Minto, Highland Light Infantry
a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (5320 Sjt: T. Minto. 18/High: L.I.)
b) British War and Victory Medals (5320 Sjt. T. Minto. High. L.I.)
c) Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Thomas Minto), Good Very Fine (4)

D.C.M. London Gazette 22.10.1917 5320 Serjeant T. Minto, Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow)
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack, finding that a Lewis gun was required, he conducted a party through the enemy barrage and brought up a gun and ammunition. The following day, when his company were holding the line and communication was cut, he twice volunteered and brought the required information through heavy hostile barrage. On the second occasion, although badly stunned and shaken, he refused to become a casualty, and continued at duty, superintending and reorganising the men. His complete disregard of personal danger and quick appreciation of the situation proved invaluable to his company Commander.'

5320 Serjeant Thomas Minto D.C.M., born Glasgow, 1891; served with the 18th 'Bantam' Battalion Highland Light Infantry during the Great War on the Western Front; Minto is listed on the wounded list for the Highland Light Infantry Chronicle of January, 1918; died of pneumonia, 9.6.1918 and is buried in the St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.

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