The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell

A Third Afghan War M.C. pair awarded to Lieutenant W. C. Tungate, Indian Army, who was attached to the 1-9th Gurkha Rifles at the time of winning his decoration

Military Cross, G.V.R.; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lt. W. C. Tungate, M.C., 1/9/Gurkhas), very fine and better (2) £1200-1400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell.

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M.C. London Gazette 29 November 1919:

‘On 17 May 1919, on the attack on the Ridge, he led a party with the greatest gallantry to within 20 yards of the summit, and maintained himself unsupported in the face of greatly superior forces for many hours. When eventually reinforced, he and his men were the first on the summit.’

Tungate served in France and Flanders from July 1915 to February 1916, and in Greek Macedonia from the latter month until February 1917 (Indian Army Lists refer), so was entitled to the 1914-15 Star trio.