A fine 1914 ‘V.C. Action at Néry’ group of three awarded to Driver A. H. Daniels, “L” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery

1914 Star, with clasp (67610 Dvr: A. H. Daniels. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (67610 Dvr. A. H. Daniels R.A.) mounted as worn, very fine (3) £300-£400

Arthur Herbert Daniels served in France with “L” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, from 15 August 1914. Present at the action at Néry on the morning of 1 September 1914, he witnessed the destruction of the Battery, less for one gun, by the German 4th Cavalry Division. The remaining 13-pounder, manned by Captain Bradbury, Warrant Officer Second Class Dorrell and Sergeant Nelson, aided by Gunners Osbourne and Darbyshire, managed to engage three German Batteries located 1000 yards away, thus enabling the 1st Cavalry Brigade to deliver a successful counter-attack. The engagement resulted in the award of three Victoria Crosses to the men of “L” Battery.

Daniels was discharged on 22 May 1919 and was later awarded Silver War Badge No. B306753.