The Jack Russell Collection of Medals to the Gloucestershire Regiment

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Private A. Vincent, 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, who was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during the attack on Mannequin Hill, Aisne, on 5 October 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (9592 Pte. A. Vincent 1/Glouc: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (9592 Pte. A. Vincent. 1/Glouc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (9592 Pte. A. Vincent. Glouc. R.) mounted for display, light contact marks, generally very fine (4) £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Russell Collection of Medals to the Gloucestershire Regiment.

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Dix Noonan Webb, July 2018.

M.M. London Gazette 17 June 1919.

Arthur Vincent attested for the Gloucestershire Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 August 1914. He was awarded his M.M. for gallantry in the operations at Mannequin Hill, Sequehart, Aisne, on 5 October 1918.

The Battalion War Diary gives the following account:
‘On 5th October Battalion was ordered to attack and hold Mannequin Hill, S. of Priselle Farm between Ramicourt and Sequehart. The hill was gained by ‘C’ Coy and part of ‘A’ Coy. ‘D’ Company coming under strong enfilade fire by M.G.s was unable to get on - the line had to fall back. 6 M.G.s and 26 prisoners taken and a considerable number killed. Corps Commander approved of following awards: No. 9592 Private A. Vincent, M.M.; No. 32269 L/Cpl. A. Yarranton, D.C.M.’

William Coltman (the most decorated other rank of the Great War - V.C., D.C.M. and Bar, M.M. and Bar) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the same operations over the course of the previous two days.