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Action at Nery, 1st September
1914. During the fighting retreat from Mons, battery L of the
Royal horse artillery bivouacked by a small town of Nery. Their
temporary halt was interrupted during the early morning cavalry patrol
warning of the imminent arrival of a large German force of cavalry, infantry
and artillery. almost immediately German shells began bursting amongst
the battery, accompanied by a rifle and machine gun fire. 3 guns were
knocked out before they could be brought into action and two more were disabled
soon afterwards, while the British gunners sustained heavy casualties.
the remaining no. 6 gun with a scratch crew managed to maintain a steady
fire for some two hours inflicting heavy casualties on the Germans until
reinforcements arrived, driving off the surviving German unties. Three
Victoria crosses (one posthumously) and two French medaille militaire
were awarded and two NCO's were commissioned after the action.
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The Great Act Of Heroism Of Privates H. G. F. Mead, J. W. Otton And A. S. S. Spencer, Of The 4th Battalion Middlesex Regiment.
On November 5th 1914, near Neuve Chapelle, about six oclock in the evening, Private Mead heard a man crying for help and fort water. The cry came from the direction of a German trench, which earlier in the day had been taken by the 1st Connaught Rangers, who, however, had subsequently been compelled to abandon it. Private Mead immediately left his trench and ran across the open to the spot whence the cry had come, and found Lance-Corporal Ely lying badly wounded in the German trench. He raised the wounded men’s head ad poured some water down his throat, and then finding that he could not lift him over the parapet alone, he went back, fetched two of his comrades, Privates Otton and Spencer. They succeeded in carrying Ely to within a few yards of the British trench when the Germans saw them. Both Mead and Otton were killed instantly, but Spencer succeeded in dragging the wounded man into safety, though not before his clothes and equipment had been almost riddled with bullets. This gallant deed was recognised by the award of the D.C.M. to each of the three men.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0031
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Nery by Brian Palmer.
Action at Nery, 1st September 1914. During the fighting retreat from Mons, battery L of the Royal horse artillery bivouacked by a small town of Nery. Their temporary halt was interrupted during the early morning cavalry patrol warning of the imminent arrival of a large German force of cavalry, infantry and artillery. almost immediately German shells began bursting amongst the battery, accompanied by a rifle and machine gun fire. 3 guns were knocked out before they could be brought into action and two more were disabled soon afterwards, while the British gunners sustained heavy casualties. the remaining no. 6 gun with a scratch crew managed to maintain a steady fire for some two hours inflicting heavy casualties on the Germans until reinforcements arrived, driving off the surviving German unties. Three Victoria crosses (one posthumously) and two French medaille militaire were awarded and two NCOs were commissioned after the action.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm)
. Price £80.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Special Promotion : This print is HALF PRICE for a limited time only! Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £75.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Brian Palmer. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £2400.00
ITEM CODE DHM1237
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The
Great Act Of Heroism Of Privates H. G. F. Mead, J. W. Otton And A. S. S.
Spencer, Of The 4th Battalion Middlesex Regiment. On November 5th 1914, near Neuve
Chapelle, about six
oclock in the evening, Private Mead heard a man crying for help and fort
water. The cry came from
the direction of a German trench, which earlier in the day had been
taken by the 1st Connaught Rangers, who, however, had subsequently been
compelled to abandon it. Private
Mead immediately left his trench and ran across the open to the spot
whence the cry had come, and found Lance-Corporal Ely lying badly
wounded in the German trench. He
raised the wounded mans head and poured some water down his throat, and
then finding that he could not lift him over the parapet alone, he went
back, fetched two of his comrades, Privates Otton and Spencer.
They succeeded in carrying Ely to within a few yards of the
British trench when the Germans saw them.
Both Mead and Otton were killed instantly, but Spencer succeeded
in dragging the wounded man into safety, though not before his clothes
and equipment had been almost riddled with bullets.
This gallant deed was recognised by the award of the D.C.M. to
each of the three men.
Neary by Brian Palmer Action at
Nery, 1st September 1914. During
the fighting retreat from Mons, battery L of the Royal horse artillery
bivouacked by a small town of Nery. Their temporary halt was interrupted
during the early morning cavalry patrol warning of the imminent arrival
of a large German force of cavalry, infantry and artillery. almost immediately
German shells began bursting amongst the battery, accompanied by a rifle
and machine gun fire. 3 guns were knocked out before they could be
brought into action and two more were disabled soon afterwards, while
the British gunners sustained heavy casualties. the remaining no. 6 gun
with a scratch crew managed to maintain a steady fire for some two hours
inflicting heavy casualties on the Germans until reinforcements arrived,
driving off the surviving German unties. Three Victoria crosses (one posthumously)
and two French medaille militaire were awarded and two NCO's were commissioned
after the action.
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