£950
A MILITARY CROSS GROUP OF FOUR TO MAJOR PFEIL OF THE R.G.A.
A Great War group of four comprising Military Cross, 1914 Star with 5th Aug-22nd November clasp, War Medal and Victory Medal with mentioned in despatches oak leaf. Named to Lieut F.W. Pfiel R.G.A. Frederick William Pfeil was appointed 2nd Lieutenant 29/7/04, Lieutenant 29/7/07, Captain 30/10/14 and acting Major by 20/12/18 at which time he is recorded as serving with the 23rd Heavy Battery. Interestingly whilst a Captain/Acting Major in 1908 he is recorded as serving with the Mule Corps. During the First World War he was twice mentioned in despatches; 13th June 1916 Haig commended him for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field, Gazette page 5930. The second mention on 20th December 1918. His Military Cross was awarded in the New Year's list 1917, Gazette 29886, 1/1/1917, page 39. Mounted as worn with accompanying miniatures
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