1918′Western Front’ M. & 1914 Star medal group of Four to Major A. Creery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Group includes a period court mounted medal bar, which includes: Military Cross, G. Unnamed as issued, 1914 Star, with Mons Bar, correctly impressed LIEUT: A. British War and Victory Medals, M. Oak Leaves, impressed to MAJOR A CREERY. The Star & bar gilded, good very fine, with the recipient’s related miniature awards, and riband bars, all housed in a Hunt & Roskell, London, fitted case; together with a Woolwich v. Sandhurst prize medal, bronze, the reverse engraved’Putting the Shot R. Officers Royal Artillery cap badge is also included. London Gazette 3.6.1918 Capt. For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders. Major Andrew Creery, M. Born July 1884; educated at R. Woolwich; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, 29.7.1904; promoted Lieutenant, 29.7.1907; Captain, 30.10.1914; served during the Great War on the Western Front from 17.9.1914; appointed Staff Captain, Royal Artillery, No. 3 Group, Heavy Artillery Reserve, British Expeditionary Force, 28.6.1915; Staff Captain, Royal Artillery, Heavy Artillery, Canadian Army Corps, British Armies in France, 8.4.1916; acting Major, 25.9.1916; twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 15.6.1916 and 14.12.1917), and awarded the M. After the Great War appointed Staff Captain, Royal Artillery Irish Command, 21.8.1920; Brigade Major, Western Command, 18.12.1922; promoted Major, 1.12.1923; retired, 23.8.1933. THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK! Please view our guide on spotting fake militaria. We list militaria and coins weekly. JB Military Antiques – We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “RARE WW1 BRITISH ARMY 1914 STAR & BAR MILITARY CROSS MEDAL GROUP MAJOR CREERY” is in sale since Monday, March 27, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Country: UK
- Campaign: WW1
- Product Type: Medals
- Era: 1900s