The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott

A Battle of Courtrai M.C. group of four awarded to Captain E. Mitchell, 18th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, late Royal Fusiliers
Four: Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (PS-4145 Pte. E. Mitchell, R.Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. Mitchell) together with Second Army gallantry certificate for the M.C. dated 5 December 1918, cap badge and news cuttings, nearly extremely fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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M.C. London Gazette 4 October 1919: ‘During the attack near Tieghem, on 1st November, 1918, when his company was advancing to the Varent-Harlendries Road and a hostile battery was firing at point-blank range, he with great skill and courage rushed the position, capturing the guns and either killing or taking prisoners the crew. Throughout the operation he set a splendid example to his men.’

Ernest Mitchell served as a Private in the Public Schools Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers before being commissioned Temp. Lieutenant in the 18th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, on 5 February 1918. He formerly played at half-back for Sale Rugby Club, Manchester, and since the armistice took a prominent part in the Rugby competition of the 35th Division.