A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. attributed to Captain W. D. Bryan, 18th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (4th Glasgow)

Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse expertly engraved with the form of the Regimental Cap Badge and ‘Awarded Captain Wm. D. Bryan, 18th Highland Light Infantry Guillemont Somme 19/8/16.’, nearly extremely fine £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.

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M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1917, citation published London Gazette 9 January 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in an attack most brilliantly, took all his objectives with the greatest rapidity, and showed an exceptionally quick grasp of the situation whilst consolidating. He shot two of the enemy himself with his revolver, and during the whole operation went about his duties with complete disregard of danger, greatly encouraging and inspiring his men. The success of the operation was due to his untiring energy and able leadership.’

William Devereux Bryan resided in Mount Florida, Glasgow. He was commissioned Temporary Lieutenant in the 18th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (4th Glasgow) in April 1915. Bryan served with the Battalion in the French theatre of war from 31 January 1916, and advanced to Temporary Captain in May 1917.