The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late Major David Evans, T.D.

A good Great War ‘Guillemont’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain E. L. Oliver, Liverpool Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse neatly inscribed ‘Guillemont, Somme, 13-8-16, Captain Edward Laurence Oliver, 1/6 (Rifle) Bn., King’s (Lpool.) Regt.’; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut., L’pool. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt.) very fine or better (4) £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late Major David Evans, T.D..

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M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1917. The following official recommendation is held in the 55th Divisioal records, Liverpool Library. ‘For initiative and fine leadership. He was in command of ‘C’ Coy. after his Captain had become a casualty he led his company in an attack on the enemy trenches near Guillemont on the morning of 13.8.16 with great gallantry until wounded. He showed conspicuous ability in organising and carrying out this difficult operation at extremely short notice. He has always set a fine example of coolness under fire.’

Research confirms that he received a gun shot wound to the head and shoulders on 13 August 1916.