Orders, Decorations and Medals

British War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. E. G. Passingham) minor correction to part of surname, nearly extremely fine £40-60

Captain Edward George Passingham, M.C. was killed in action in France and Flanders on 3 May 1917 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers and his name is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

M.C. London Gazette 11 May 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a raiding party with great courage and determination through uncut wire and succeeded in entering the enemy’s front line trenches, where he personally shot three of the enemy.’