Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Passchendaele Ridge’ M.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant E. A. Hammond, 42nd Canadian Infantry Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), who was wounded three times during the war

Military Medal, G.V.R. (136045 Sjt: E. A. Hammond. 42/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (136045 W.O. Cl. 2. E. A. Hammond. 42-Can. Inf.) nearly very fine (3) £400-£500

M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918. The official recommendation states:

‘For the conspicuous gallantry displayed by this N.C.O. in the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 2/3rd November 1917. When his platoon were hard pressed he displayed outstanding courage and coolness doing much to assist his Platoon Commander in dealing with the situation.’

Sold with copied recommendation and record of service which shows him as being wounded in September 1916, September 1918, and November 1918.