Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain C. W. Rowland, London Regiment, who was killed in action on 23 August 1918

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (2981 L. Cpl. C. W. Rowland. 2-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. C. W. Rowland.) about extremely fine (4) £800-£1,000

M.C. London Gazette 4 February 1918; citation published 5 July 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he led his platoon with marked success to the final objective. On seeing that the enemy were attempting to leave their trenches and crawl back, he rendered great assistance in engaging them with rifle fire, inflicting heavy casualties on them. Throughout the attack he displayed great initiative, and assisted greatly in making the attack a success.’
Annotated Gazette states: ‘Nr. Moeuvres, 25.11.17’.

Cyril William Rowland attested for the 2nd Battalion, London Regiment, and served with the during the Great War in Egypt from 30 August 1915. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 1st/4th Battalion, London Regiment, and was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry near Mouuvres on 25 November 1917. Advanced Captain, he was killed in action at Boisleux-au-Mont on 23 August 1918, and is buried in Boyelles Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

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