A Collection of Medals to the Hampshire Regiment

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C., ‘Gallipoli’ D.C.M. and ‘Cambrai’ Bar group of six awarded to Captain J. W. Milne, Hampshire Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R.; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (5576 Sjt: J. Milne. 2/Hants: Regt.); 1914-15 Star (5576 Sjt. J. Milne. Hamps. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt. J. W. Milne); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (5576 Sjt: J. Milne. Hants: R.) mounted as worn, good very fine (6) £4000-5000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Hampshire Regiment.

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M.C. London Gazette 8 March 1919; citation 4 October 1919:

‘2nd Lieut. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Courtrai. On the night of 17th Oct. 1918, during a withdrawal across the River Lys, he was the first to cross and find out the situation on the Harlebeke-Courtrai Road. He was then entrusted with the right flank of the party covering the withdrawal. His post was repeatedly attacked by enemy patrols from Courtrai and he repulsed them in every case.’

D.C.M. London Gazette 6 September 1915:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and ability during and subsequent to the landing operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Sjt. Milne performed consistent good work and showed the greatest coolness and bravery under hazardous conditions and at critical times. He led his platoon with great ability and judgement on several occasions and under very heavy fire, and has throughout displayed high powers of leadership and set a fine example of devotion to duty, which has given great encouragement to all with him.’

Bar to D.C.M. London Gazette 4 March 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in going out on his own initiative with a patrol and working his way up to a machine-gun which was causing casualties, opening fire on the gunners, and succeeded in driving them back.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 5 August 1915.