A Great War 1917 ‘Passchendaele’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private T. Dickson, 7th (1st British Columbia) Battalion, Canadian Infantry

Military Medal, G.V.R. (180608 Pte T. Dickson. 7/Can: Inf:) contact marks over ‘D’ of surname; British War and Victory Medals (180608 Pte. T. Dickson. 7-Can. Inf.) generally very fine or better (3) £300-£400

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

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M.M. London Gazette 13 March 1918.
The original recommendation states: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Passchendaele Nov. 10th and 11th 1917. As a Company stretcher-bearer he worked for two days and nights with untiring energy, dressing and getting out the wounded, though under continuous heavy fire. By his determination and endurance he undoubtedly saved many lives.’

Thomas Dickson was born in Govan, Glasgow in March 1887. He enlisted in the 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry at Victoria, 1 December 1915. Dickson was discharged in Vancouver, 21 March 1919.