Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Major W. Burges, M.C., Royal Garrison Artillery, late Royal Field Artillery

1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. W. Burges. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Major W. Burges.) very fine (3) £100-£140

M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1919.

William Burges served initially during the Great War as Second Lieutenant in the 173rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Posted to the Western Front 27 November 1915, he was raised Captain and later Major in the 66th Battery, 2nd Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery, and for his services during the Great War was awarded the Military Cross.