Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Neuve Eglise’ M.C. group of three awarded to 2nd Lieutenant V. L. Vernon, 2nd Worcestershire Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. V. L. Vernon) good very fine (3) £800-1000

M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918.

‘2nd Lt. Victor Lawrence Vernon, Worc. R.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy had broken into a village he led his men so well in a vigorous counter-attack that the enemy was driven back from his positions. He was wounded, but the situation was restored before he left. He set a splendid example by his promptness and courage.’

2nd Lieutenant Victor Lawrence Vernon served with the 2nd Worcesters in France from December 1916. He won his M.C. in the defence of Neuve Eglise during the battle of Bailleul on 12 April 1918.

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