Here we have a Fantastic Very Scarce WW1 MC Gallantry Officer Medal Group Imperial Camel Corps, A fantastic and extremely scarce gallantry medal group for the Battle of Amman in the Jordan Valley. MC Group of 4 awarded to Lieutenant L. Brothers, 2nd Battalion Imperial Camel Corps, late 1st County of London Yeomanry, noted for his “coolness and dash” at Suvla Bay in August 1915, and later awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry during the attack on Amman in March 1918. Comprising of Military Cross, GVR Ammam (sp), Lt. Brothers, Imperial Camel Corps, E. 1918; 1914-15 Star 3333 Sjt. Brothers, the first privately engraved, the second and fourth officially impressed, the British War Medal officially re-impressed, also comes with imperial camel corps book (signed) as well as a extensive research pack. Lt Brothers citation reads. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised the defence under a hot enfilade fire with the greatest ability, and when the majority of the men of his forward left-hand gun had been put out of action, he took charge of the gun himself and retained the position all day. As well as a favourable report prior to his commission. Was in command of the advanced troop and did not get the order to retire in time to withdraw with the Regiment so he kept himself together all night reporting himself to Lt. Roller and remaining with him. He went out several times during the night on patrols with messages and Captain Watson reports to me that he acted through the day and night with great coolness and dash. Report by Lt Col. Sir Matthew Wilson, Commanding 1st County of London Yeomanry based on information given by Captain O. Watson, who later was awarded the Victoria Cross. This rare Camel Corps group is still worthy of further detailed unit research, as the recipient may well have met and known T. All perfect for museums, ww1 dealers, collectors, displays, investments, enthusiasts and much much more! The item “Fantastic Very Scarce WW1 MC Gallantry Officer Medal Group Imperial Camel Corps” is in sale since Thursday, January 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “knightofengland2011″ and is located in Gainsborough. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Clothing Type: Medals
- Era: 1914-1945
- Service: Army
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
