Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Ypres 1918’ M.C. group of three awarded to Second Lieutenant D. A. G. Cook, 8th Battalion, Royal Highlanders

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. D. A. G. Cook.) very fine (3) £800-£1,000

M.C. London Gazette 4 October 1919:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and leadership of a platoon throughout the operations east of Ypres from 28th September to 27th October, 1918. When the battalion was ordered to fill a gap in the line east of St Louis on the night of 22nd-23rd October he and his platoon were responsible for gaining touch on the left. He also gained some valuable information as to posts held by the enemy.’

David Archibald George Cook served in France with the Royal Highlanders, attached to the 8th Battalion, from 24 August 1918. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 24 October 1919, and was still serving in the 1st Battalion, Black Watch in November 1931.

Sold with copied gazette notice and Medal Index Card.