Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of six awarded to Captain H. V. Williams, 15th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was wounded in the act of winning his M.C.

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. V. Williams. R. W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. H. V. Williams); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style for display £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jim Henshaw Collection of Medals to the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

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M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1917; citation published 10 January 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with splendid push and determination until he was wounded after penetrating the enemy’s wire. It was entirely owing to his gallant leadership that the objective was gained in face of hostile shelling and machine gun fire.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 4 January 1917.

Hugh Vulcan Williams was a native of Boston House, Holyhead, North Wales. He served in France with the 15th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, from 3 December 1915, and was promoted to Captain on 10 April 1919.