Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1940 M.M. awarded to Corporal (Acting Sergeant) J. Haggerty, Manchester Regiment

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (3765459 A. Sjt. J. Haggerty. Manch. R.) light pitting, good very fine £1,000-£1,400

M.M. London Gazette 27 August 1940:
‘For gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations.’

The original Recommendation states: ‘Corporal Haggerty showed considerable bravery by leaving cover under heavy fire and carrying back a wounded comrade. Later, Corporal Haggerty assisted to carry an N.C.O. who was gravely wounded along a bullet swept road.’

Unusually, the Recommendation was made by a Lieutenant-General, so presumably Haggerty was attached to some sort of Divisional Headquarters at the time.