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18 & 19 July 2018

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№ 25 x

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18 July 2018

Hammer Price:
£600

A Great War M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant A. V. Evans, Canadian Mounted Rifles

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. A. V. Evans.) mounted for display and professionally cleaned and lacquered,, nearly extremely fine (3) £550-650

M.C. London Gazette 19 August 1916.

‘For conspicuous gallantry and determination. During a heavy bombardment he was ordered to retire with a few men and hold a strong point. He was wounded on his way, but managed to get there and hold his own until relieved. His determined stand ensured the retention of this strong point throughout the operations.’