WW1 Military Cross reverse engraved in 2 lines 2nd Lieut J.S...

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WW1 Military Cross reverse engraved in 2 lines 2nd Lieut J.S. Ralston 8th S.R./Romani Egypt 4/5th Augst 1916 nearly extremely fine. John Steel Ralston's MC was announced in the London Gazette dated 25th November 1916 "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried a wounded man 100 yards across the open under heavy fire. He has displayed great courage and coolness throughout the operations."
He was commissioned in the Scottish Rifles 25/8/15, seconded to R.F.C. 12/6/17, appointed T/Capt and Flt Commander 26/1/18, flew SE5a fighters with 84 Sqn and became an ace on 13th January 1918 with his 5th victory. He is credited with 12 victories in total, 9 aircraft and 3 balloons. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after his final victory announced in the London Gazette dated 21st September 1918 "An intrepid patrol leader who in recent operations has accounted for three enemy machines and three kite balloons. Recently while on patrol he advanced to attack a kite balloon; on his approach the balloon party began to haul it down, but forcing home his attack, he shot the balloon down in flames. In the engagement this officer was seriously wounded. suffering great pain, he flew back to our lines and tried to land, but fainted and crashed."
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