Medals (2) of Captain Reginald Douglas Gawn M.C. M.B. C.M. R...

Hammer

£280

Medals (2) of Captain Reginald Douglas Gawn M.C. M.B. C.M. R.A.M.C. (T.F.). British War Medal 1914-1920, and Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918. Native of Dudley, West Midlands. Enlisted into the Volunteers and converted into Territorial Force. Mobilised as Surgeon and Lt (TF) on 24th September 1914. Attached to the 11th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment.  Landed in France on 26th January 1917.Award of a Mention in Despatches announced in London Gazette dated 17th December 1917. Award of a Military Cross announced in the London Gazette dated 23rd April 1918 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked untiringly, attending to the wounded under heavy fire during an attack. He made several journeys over most difficult ground to reach wounded men who were lying out in the open and showed splendid courage and gallantry throughout'.