Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War M.C. group of eight awarded to Major J. McLachlan, Royal Engineers, late Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (2322 L-Cpl. J. Mc Lachlan, A. & S. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. McLachlan); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, generally good very fine (8) £600-£800

M.C. London Gazette 26 November 1917:
‘For Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his section suffered severely in casualties from gas and other shell he rallied his men and completed the work of making a track to a captured position. On two other occasions he set a fine example whilst working under heavy fire.’

James McLachlan, a native of Stirlingshire, attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 December 1914. He was commissioned Temporary Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 30 July 1915, and for his services during the Great War was awarded the Military Cross.