A stunning duo of a Military Medal (MM) for Bravery in the Field and a Victory medal awarded to James Houston. He was awarded the Military Medal as Cpl J Houston 302597 London Regiment and the Victory medal as Cpl J Houston 4367 1/5th Battalion (City of London) London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) and died 28th March 1918 aged 33. Included are details of his birth (Glasgow Scotland) and a memorial in the village of Kirkgunzeon (where he is listed as a Pvt) and all associated research paperwork. Military medals are rare – but its extremely rare to have a citation which James does. Awarded the MM for Polygon Wood on 16th August 1917 serving with the 1st London Rifle Brigade, it reads. During the operations on August 16th 1917, this NCO took charge of his platoon after his platoon commander had been killed. His courage and collness undoubtably kept his men together. During the day, by skillful leadership, he inflcted numerous casulaties on the enemy. Mentioned Edinburgh Gazette 5th November 1917 page 2307. The item “Military Medal MM For Bravery WW1 MIA + Victory Medal Lance Sergant J Houston” is in sale since Monday, April 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “britishcoins” and is located in Wimborne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Featured Refinements: Military Medal
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Service: Army
- Era: 1914-1945