Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Battle of the Somme’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain Kenneth Anns, 7th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, late Surrey Yeomanry

Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved ‘Capt. Kenneth Anns. Somme. 1916’; 1914-15 Star (1448 Cpl. K. Anns, Surr. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. K. Anns.) nearly extremely fine (4) £800-£1,000

M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry during operations. With two men he reconnoitred close up to the enemy’s lines, and brought back valuable information. He has continually volunteered for dangerous patrols.’

Kenneth Anns served with the Surrey Yeomanry in France from 17 January 1915. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the East Surrey Regiment on 31 May 1915, and was posted to the 7th Battalion.

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