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Private W. Buckingham Rescuing The Wounded Under Heavy Fire.
For conspicuous acts of bravery and devotion to duty in rescuing and rendering aid to the wounded whilst exposed to heavy fire, Private William Buckingham, of the 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0880
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Captain (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) B. C. Freyberg, D.S.O., Leading The Assault On A Fortified Village.
After having been twice wounded, Captain Bernard Cyril Freyberg, D.S.O., of the Royal West Surrey Regiment and Royal Naval Division, organised the attack on a strongly fortified village, and leading the assault, captured the village and five hundred prisoners in this operation her was wounded. Later in the afternoon, he was again wounded severely, but refused to leave the line until he had issued final instructions. He was awarded the V.C. for most conspicuous bravery and brilliant leading.
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 DTE0884
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Sergeant A. F. Saunders Directing The Fire Of Two Machine Guns though Severely Wounded In The Thigh.
When his officer had been wounded in the attack Sergeant Arthur Frederick Saunders, of the 9th (Service) Battalion, the Suffolk Regiment, took charge of two machine guns and a few men, and although severely wounded in the thigh, closely followed the last four charges of another battalion, and rendered every possible support. Later, when the remains of the battalion, which he had been supporting, had been forced to retire he stuck to one of his guns, continued to give clear orders, and by continuous firing did his best to cover the retirement. For his most conspicuous bravery he was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0887
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Second Lieutenant Hallowes encouraging his men, as he lay mortally wounded.
For six days Second Lieutenant Hallowes had shown the greatest bravery in the face of danger. Not only did he mount the parapet of his trench under heavy fire, but also carried out more than one reconnaissance of the German position, and when bombs ran short, went back for a fresh supply under very heavy shell fire. His end, which seemed inevitable with so much daring, came on October 1st. Though mortally wounded, he continued to cheer those under his command and to inspire them with courage. He had been awarded the V.C. for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty after the fighting on September 25th.
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 DTE0384
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Temporary Second Lieutenant D. S. Bell Dashes Across The Open, Under Very Heavy fire, To Attack A Machine Gun Party.
During an attack a very heavy enfilade fire was opened on the attacking company by a hostile machine gun. Temporary Second Lieutenant Donald Simpson Bell, late of the Yorkshire Regiment, immediately, and on his own initiative, crept up a communication trench and then, followed by Corporal Colwill and Private Batey, rushed across the open, under very heavy fire, and attacked the machine gun, shooting the gunner with his revolver, and destroying gun and personnel with bombs. This very brave act saved many lives and ensured the success of the attack. Five days later this gallant officer lost his life performing a very similar act of bravery. A posthumous award of the V.C. was made.
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 DTE0722
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Lieutenant J. V. Holland Leading His Bombers Through A Village Held By The Enemy, After Driving Them From Their Dug Outs.
Not content with bombing hostile dug outs during a heavy engagement, Lieutenant John Vincent Holland, of the Leinster Regiment, fearlessly led his bombers through the British artillery barrage and cleared a greater part of the village in front. He started out with twenty-six bombers and finished up with only five, after capturing some fifty prisoners. By this very gallant action he undoubtedly broke the spirit of the enemy and thus saved many casualties. For his most conspicuous bravery he was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0751
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A German Officer And Fourteen Of His Men Cry For Mercy To Lieutenant Leach.
Section by section the trench was recaptured, and driven back until they could go no further, the Germans decided to surrender. Lieutenant Leach (2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment) was surprised to hear a voice calling in English Dont shoot sir! The speaker was one of his own men who had been captured in the morning. He had come from a German officer to say he wished to surrender. On going round the corner of the traverse Lieutenant Leach came upon the officer and fourteen of his men, who kneeling, raised their hands and begged for mercy. For their conspicuous bravery Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant Hogan were both deservedly awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0755
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Corporal G. Sanders And His Party Driving Off A German Attack And Rescuing Some Prisoners.
After an advance into the enemys lines, Corporal George Sanders, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, found himself isolated with a party of thirty men. But he organized his defences, and detailed a bombing party. Next morning his party drove off an attack by the enemy and rescued some prisoners who had fallen into their hands. Later two strong bombing attacks were beaten off. The following day he was relieved, after showing the greatest courage, determination and good leadership. For thirty-six hours his party was without food and water, having given all their water to the wounded during the first night. Corporal Sanders was deservedly awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0756
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Lance-Naik Lala Drags A Wounded Officer, Whom He Found Lying Close To The Enemy, To A Shelter And There Bandages His Wounds.
Finding a British Officer of another regiment lying close to the enemy, Lance-Naik Lala, of the 41st Dogras Indian Army, dragged him into a temporary shelter. After bandaging his wounds he heard calls from the adjutant of his own regiment, who was lying in the open severely wounded. The enemy were not more than a hundred yards distant, but Lance-Naik Lala insisted on going out to his adjutant. He stripped off his own clothing to keep the wounded officer warmer and stayed with him until just before dark. After dark he carried the first wounded officer back to the main trenches, and then, returning with a stretcher, he carried back his adjutant. He set a magnificent example of courage and devotion to his officers, and was deservedly awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0759
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Temporary Lieutenant G. ST. G. S. Cather Bringing In A Wounded Man In Full View Of The Enemy And Under Machine Gun And Artillery Fire.
From early in the evening till midnight Temporary Lieutenant Geoffrey St. George Shillington Cather, of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, searched No mans land and brought in three wounded men. Next morning at 8 a.m. he continued his search, brought in another wounded man, and gave water to others, arranging for their rescue later. Finally at 10.30 a.m. he took out water to another man, and was proceeding further on when he was himself killed. All this was carried out in full view of the enemy, and under direct machine gun fire and intermittent artillery fire. He set a splendid example of courage and self-sacrifice, and was posthumously awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0764
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The Rev E. N. Mellish Walking Across Ground, Which Was Being Swept By Machine Gun Fire, To Tend The Wounded.
During heavy fighting at St. Eloi on March 27th 1916, and the two following days the Rev. Edward Noel Mellish journeyed under continuous and heavy fire, between the original British trenches and those captured, in order to tend and rescue wounded men. He brought in ten on the first day from ground swept by machine gun fire, and three were actually killed while he was dressing their wounds. His battalion was relieved on the second day, but he went back and brought in twelve more men. On the night of the third day he took charge of some volunteers and returned to the trenches to rescue the remaining wounded. This splendid work, for which he was awarded the V.C., was quite voluntary on his part and outside the scope of his ordinary duties.
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 DTE0767
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Lieutenant De Pass bombing the enemy after entering one of their Saps.
On November 24th 1914, Lieutenant Frank Alexander de Pass of the 34th Prince Albert Victors Own Poona horse, gallantry entered a German sap near Festubert, and succeeded in destroying a traverse while being bombed by the enemy. He subsequently rescued under heavy fire a wounded man who was lying exposed in the open. He lost his life, however, on the same day in a second attempt to capture the sap, which had been reoccupied by the enemy. For his conspicuous bravery. Lieutenant de Pass was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0399
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Captain W. B. Allen Assisting Men Wounded By The Explosion Of Ammunition, after being himself wounded.
A German shell having exploded some ammunition which was being unloaded, causing several casualties, Captain William Barnsley Allen, M.C., M.B., of the royal Army Medical Corps, with utter disregard of danger, ran across the open, under heavy shellfire, and commenced dressing the wounded, thereby saving many men from bleeding to death. He was himself hit four times by pieces of shell, one of which fractured two of his ribs, but he coolly went on with his work until the last men were dressed and safely removed. For his most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty then was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0768
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Bombardier Harlock laying his gun after having been twice wounded.
On September 15th 1914, during the battle of the Aisne, Bombardier Ernest George Harlock, of the 113th Battery, Royal field Artillery, was twice wounded while his battery was in action under heavy shellfire near Vendresse. He perished, however, on each occasion in returning to lay his gun after his wound had been dressed. For his conspicuous gallantry, Bombardier, now Sergeant Harlock, was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0412
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Private R. Ryder Dashes Unsupported At An Enemy Trench And Clears It With A Lewis Gun.
A company was held up by heavy rifle fire, all its officers had become casualties, and for want of leadership the attack feared. Realising the situation, Private Robert Ryder, of the Middlesex Regiment, without a moment’s thought for his own safety, dashed absolutely alone at the enemy trench and, by skilful manipulation of his Lewis gun, succeeded in clearing the trench. This very gallant act, for which Ryder was awarded the V.C., not only made possible, but also greatly inspired, the subsequent advance of his comrades, and turned possible failure into success.
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 DTE0772
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Private J. Hutchinson Shooting Two German Sentries When Leading An Attack On A German Trench.
During an attack on the enemys position, Private James Hutchinson, of the Lancashire Fusiliers (of Bury), was the leading man, and, entering their trench, shot two sentries and cleared two of the traverses. After the British object had been gained and retirement ordered, Private Hutchinson, on his own initiative, undertook the dangerous task of covering the retirement, and he did this with such gallantry and determination that the wounded were removed safely. During all this time this gallant soldier was exposed to fierce fire from machine guns and rifles at close quarters. For his most conspicuous gallantry he was awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0776
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Private T. A. Jones Attacks And Disarms Singlehanded 102 Of The Enemy And Then Marches Them To The British Lines.
Private Thomas Alfred Jones, of the Cheshire Regiment, was with his company consolidating the defences, and, noticing an enemy sniper at 200 yards distance, he went out, and returned the snipers fire and killed him. He then saw two more of the enemy firing at him, although displaying a white flag. Both of them he also shot. On reaching the enemy trench he found several occupied dug outs, and single-handed disarmed 102 of the enemy, including three or four officers, and marched them back to the British lines though a heavy barrage. He was awarded the V.C. for his most conspicuous bravery.
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 DTE0784
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Temporary Second Lieutenant T. E. Adlam, Though Wounded Leads His Men In A Dashing Attack, Capturing A German Position And Killing The Defenders.
A portion of a village had to be captured, and under heavy fire Temporary Second Lieutenant Tom Edwin Adlam, of the Bedfordshire Regiment, rushed from shell hole collecting men and also enemy grenades for a sudden rush. At this stage he was wounded in the leg, but in spite of his wounds led a dashing attack, captured the position, and killed the occupants. Throughout the day he continued to lead his men in bombing attacks. On the following day, when again wounded and unable to throw bombs, he continued to lead his men. His magnificent example and valour, coupled with the skilful handling of the situation, produced far-reaching results. He was deservedly awarded the V.C.
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 DTE0787
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Second Lieutenant G. G. Coury Assisting Men Digging A Communication Trench Under Intense Fire.
During an advance Second Lieutenant Gabriel George Coury, of the South Lancashire Regiment, was in command of two platoons, which had been ordered to dig a communication trench, and his fine example kept up the spirits of his men, who completed the task under intense fire. Later, after his battalion had suffered severe casualties and the commanding officer had been wounded, he went out in front of the advanced position in broad daylight and brought him back over ground swept by machine gun fire. He also assisted in rallying the attacking troops and in leading them forward. He has been awarded the V.C. for his most conspicuous bravery.
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 DTE0804
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Sapper W. Hackett Refuses To Leave A Comrade Who Was Lying Seriously Injured In A Mine Gallery.
Sapper William Hackett, of the Royal Engineers, was entombed with four others in a gallery owing to the explosion of an enemy mine. After working for twenty hours a hole was made through fallen earth and broken timber, and the outside party was met. Hackett helped three of the men through the hole, but refused to leave the fourth, which had been seriously injured. Meanwhile the hole was getting smaller, and finally the gallery collapsed. The rescue party worked desperately for four days, but the attempt to reach the two men failed. Hackett deliberately gave his life for his comrade, and in recognition of his most conspicuous bravery award of the V.C. was made.
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 DTE0812
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Major W. LA T. Congreve, Conducting A Battalion To Its Position Of Deployment.
During preparations for the attack Major Williams La Touche Congreve, D.S.O., M.C., of the Rifle Brigade, carried out, under fire, reconnaissances of the enemy lines. By night he conducted a battalion to its position of deployment, afterwards returning to it and establishing himself in an exposed forward position from whence he successfully observed the enemy and gave his orders. Two days later he went out and assisted a medical officer to safely, although he was himself suffering severely from gas and other shell effects. On a subsequent occasion he showed supreme courage in tending wounded under heavy shellfire. He was shot dead while writing his report, after returni | |
