The Jack Russell Collection of Medals to the Gloucestershire Regiment

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant G. C. Smart, 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, who was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry at Landrecies on 18 October 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (240236 Sjt. G. C. Smart. 8/Glouc. R.) nearly extremely fine £300-£400

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, September 2013.

M.M. London Gazette 23 July 1919.

Gilbert C. Smart attested for the Gloucestershire Regiment at Gloucester, and served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915. Advanced Sergeant, he was awarded his Military Medal for his gallantry at Landrecies on 18 October 1918.

The 25th Divisional History records, ‘Sergeant Smart, when his platoon officer was severely wounded, at once took command and led his platoon right through the fight, capturing several prisoners ... All received well-earned decorations.’

Sold with copied research.