A Great War ‘Mesopotamia’ M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant W. J. Adams, Devonshire Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse inscribed, ‘Lieut. W. J. Adams, 3rd Devons, “Tuz-Kermatli” Mesopotamia 18-5-18’; 1914-15 Star (2 Lieut., Devon R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut.) last with slight edge bruise, nearly very fine and better (4) £800-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Devonshire Regiment.

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M.C. London Gazette 15 October 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and initiative while leading his Platoon. He displayed great dash and courage under heavy fire. He rushed one of the enemy's guns which was firing at point blank range, and captured it and its party'.