A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters

A Great War M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant H. Coop, 2/7th (Robin Hood) Battalion Sherwood Foresters
Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut.) good very fine (3) £900-1100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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M.C. London Gazette 17 December 1917; citation: 23 April 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company after his company commander had been wounded. He captured his objective and reorganised. When counter-attacked, with both flanks in the air, he not only held his position but was able to collect all stragglers and reform the line. This was carried out under very heavy enemy barrage.’

Cadet Harold Coop joined the 6th Battalion Notts & Derby Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant on 19 December 1916 (London Gazette 29 December 1916). Joined the 2/7th (Robin Hood) Battalion at Templeux on 23 April 1917. Promoted to Lieutenant on 19 June 1918. With copied research.