The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1917 ‘Salonika’ M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. W. Miller, 10th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who was also Mentioned in Despatches

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Capt. F. W. Miller. Midd’x. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. F. W. Miller.) mounted as worn, light contact marks, very fine (4) £800-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Provenance: Glendining’s, December 1966.

M.C. London Gazette 16 August 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On several occasions during an attack he went forward to the firing line to report on the situation. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout two days’ fighting, and rendered most valuable assistance.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 14 June 1918 (Egypt).

Frederick William Miller was born on 8 December 1883 and was commissioned temporary Second Lieutenant in the 10th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment on 10 September 1914, having claimed to have previously served in the ranks of the Royal West Kent Yeomanry. He was promoted Lieutenant on 22 November 1914, and served as Adjutant from 1 July 1915. He served during the Great War in Salonika, was wounded in the left knee by gunshot at Samson Ridge, Gaza, on 19 April 1917, and was awarded the Military Cross. He was advanced Acting Lieutenant-Colonel on 8 August 1918, and relinquished his commission on 30 September 1921.

Miller was declared bankrupt in April 1924, and in 1948 was investigated regarding alleged fraud: he claimed that he ‘joined the Army during the last [Second World] War, and was loaned to the Admiralty, on special duties.’