A very interesting WW1 & WW2 gallantry medal group to a Lietuent Colonel, serving as an Officer in the Reserve of Cavalry during the troubles in Ireland. Served as an Officer in the Cavalry during numerous run ins with Irish protesters. Possibly moved to support the local Dublin Garrison. E (Military) London Gazette 31st May 1956. Lieutenant Colonel (acting) Harry Witchell M. C (Military cross), T. D (Territorial Decoration), 9th battalion (Crewe) Cheshire Home Guard. Clearly a WW2 award, just presented at a later date. More research required on Military Cross and Territorial Decoration. E – Unnamed as issued. 1914/15 star – Correctly impressed -”15742 PTE. BWM & Victory medals – correctly impressed -”LIEUT. F 1919 – Correctly impressed -”LIEUT. WW2 Defence medal unnamed as issued. A very interesting Cavalry officers group. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “Interesting WW1 & WW2 M. C & O. B. E medal group Lieutenant Colonel Cavalry” is in sale since Monday, December 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “mb.fineantiques.ltd” and is located in Kelso. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Theme: Militaria
- Featured Refinements: British WW1 Medal
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Service: Army
- Era: 1914-1945