WW1 Military Medal, BWM and Victory Medal to 94773 A-Sjt J.H...

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WW1 Military Medal, BWM and Victory Medal to 94773 A-Sjt J.H.T. Weatherley R.A. (Gnr D.276/W. Lan Bde R.F.A. on MM) good very fine or better, mounted in glass fronted display case. John Henry Thomas Weatherley's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 7th October 1918. With a copy of the citation "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Le Preol on 9th April 1918 during the enemy attack. About 4.15 a.m. on 9th April the enemy put down a heavy barrage of shells of all calibres, cutting all communications between batteries and wagon lines. OC Brigade wagon lines immediately despatched several mounted orderlies to get in touch with Brigade HQ but by 8 a.m. none had returned. At 8 a.m. he sent off Driver Weatherby (sic) to take a message to Brigade HQ and bring back orders. In spite of the heavy barrage through which he had to pass, Driver Weatherby (sic) succeeded in getting through, delivering his message and bringing back orders to the wagon lines."
With large qty of copied research with service papers, war diary etc, he attested 15/3/15, posted to BEF 18/9/17, discharged 22/4/19. GLASS LID WILL NOT BE POSTED. (See photo) (R)