The Collection of Medals formed by Dr A W Stott

A superb D.S.O. and Bar, O.B.E. group of eight awarded to Lieutenant Colonel G. S. Brighten, Liverpool Regiment, attached 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Eight: Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar; The Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) 2nd type; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. G. S. Brighten, L’pool. R.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. (Lt.Col.); Defence Medal; Order of the Crown of Belgium, 5th class breast badge, silver and enamels; Belgian Croix de Guerre, mounted as worn, good very fine (8)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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D.S.O. London Gazette 26 November 1918, details 6 April 1918: Lieut. (Acting Lieut.-Colonel), Liverpool Regiment, “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battalion could advance no further owing to intense machine gun fire, he went forward and personally reorganised it and established a strong defensive line. Later, when this hostile fire slackened, he at once initiated an advance which gained a considerable amount of ground. Throughout, his admirable reports were of the greatest assistance. His ability, coolness, and grasp of the situation had a marked effect on all ranks.”

Bar to D.S.O. London Gazette 16 September 1918: Lieut. (Acting Lieut.-Colonel), Liverpool Regiment, attached Lancashire Fusiliers, “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He was commanding the battalion in reserve and employed it with such advantage that the attack was held up and the enemy repulsed with heavy loss, many prisoners being taken. His clever disposal of his forces and his fine example of coolness did much to restore the position.”

M.I.D. London Gazette 15 June 1916, 18 December 1917, and 27 December 1918.

George Stanley Brighten was born on 14 May 1890, and educated at Haileybury becoming a Solicitor. He served during the Great War with the 8th Battalion, Liverpool regiment and, from mid-1917 with the 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. After the war he pursued a successful career in business, becoming Chairman of William Whiteley’s Department Store, and a director of a number of other companies.