Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C., D.C.M. group of five awarded to Captain E. C. Trudgill, “L” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2270 Sjt: E. Trudgill, ‘E’ Bty: R.H.A.); 1914 Star (2270 Cpl. E. Trudgill. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. C. Trudgill.) mounted as worn, very fine and better (5) £1,400-£1,800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘Lt. (A./Capt.) Edward Trudgill, D.C.M., R.H. & R.F.A.’

D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1916:
;For conspicuous gallantry on all occasions since the beginning of the war, in charge of his gun, and frequently under a very heavy shell fire. His courage and devotion to duty have been most marked.’

Edward Charles Trudgill served with the Royal Horse Artillery in France from 15 August 1914 and is entitled to the clasp on his star. Later commissioned, he was Adjutant of the West Lancashire Divisional Ammunition Column from 14 February 1917.