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A Great War 'Gallipoli' D.C.M. group of four awarded to Gunner H. J. Clarke, Royal Horse...
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A Great War ‘Gallipoli’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Gunner H. J. Clarke, Royal Horse Artillery
Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (63376 Gnr: H. J. Clarke. ‘Y’ Bty: R.H.A.); 1914-15 Star (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.A.) mounted court-style for display, light pitting from Star, nearly very fine (4) £800-£1,000
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D.C.M. London Gazette 16 November 1915:
‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 13th July, 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Owing to the fire gear of a 12 pr. naval gun breaking down, it became necessary to cock the lock with a drag rope. This was done by Gunner Clarke, who was obliged to stand in a very exposed position and under an extremely heavy fire, but he continued to fire the gun until ordered to get under cover. His coolness and bravery were most marked.’
M.I.D. London Gazette of 5 November 1915.
Henry John Clarke served as Gunner during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre of operations from 31 March 1915. Posted to “Y” Battery, 15th Brigade, R.H.A., during the Gallipoli campaign, Clarke served in a unit initially equipped with four 18-pounder guns. Repeatedly facing the attention of the Turks, “Y” Battery is recorded in June 1915 as losing 2 men killed and 12 wounded, alongside two pack horses detailed to haul the heavy guns and ammunition up the cliff faces. Engaged at the Battles of Gully Ravine and Krithia Vineyard from June to August 1915, 29th Division placed increasing demands on artillery support which resulted in the utilisation of naval guns and anything else at hand; for his gallantry at this time, Clarke was awarded the D.C.M. and was further Mentioned in Despatches.
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Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (63376 Gnr: H. J. Clarke. ‘Y’ Bty: R.H.A.); 1914-15 Star (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.A.) mounted court-style for display, light pitting from Star, nearly very fine (4) £800-£1,000
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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D.C.M. London Gazette 16 November 1915:
‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 13th July, 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Owing to the fire gear of a 12 pr. naval gun breaking down, it became necessary to cock the lock with a drag rope. This was done by Gunner Clarke, who was obliged to stand in a very exposed position and under an extremely heavy fire, but he continued to fire the gun until ordered to get under cover. His coolness and bravery were most marked.’
M.I.D. London Gazette of 5 November 1915.
Henry John Clarke served as Gunner during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre of operations from 31 March 1915. Posted to “Y” Battery, 15th Brigade, R.H.A., during the Gallipoli campaign, Clarke served in a unit initially equipped with four 18-pounder guns. Repeatedly facing the attention of the Turks, “Y” Battery is recorded in June 1915 as losing 2 men killed and 12 wounded, alongside two pack horses detailed to haul the heavy guns and ammunition up the cliff faces. Engaged at the Battles of Gully Ravine and Krithia Vineyard from June to August 1915, 29th Division placed increasing demands on artillery support which resulted in the utilisation of naval guns and anything else at hand; for his gallantry at this time, Clarke was awarded the D.C.M. and was further Mentioned in Despatches.
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A Great War ‘Gallipoli’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Gunner H. J. Clarke, Royal Horse Artillery
Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (63376 Gnr: H. J. Clarke. ‘Y’ Bty: R.H.A.); 1914-15 Star (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.A.) mounted court-style for display, light pitting from Star, nearly very fine (4) £800-£1,000
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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D.C.M. London Gazette 16 November 1915:
‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 13th July, 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Owing to the fire gear of a 12 pr. naval gun breaking down, it became necessary to cock the lock with a drag rope. This was done by Gunner Clarke, who was obliged to stand in a very exposed position and under an extremely heavy fire, but he continued to fire the gun until ordered to get under cover. His coolness and bravery were most marked.’
M.I.D. London Gazette of 5 November 1915.
Henry John Clarke served as Gunner during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre of operations from 31 March 1915. Posted to “Y” Battery, 15th Brigade, R.H.A., during the Gallipoli campaign, Clarke served in a unit initially equipped with four 18-pounder guns. Repeatedly facing the attention of the Turks, “Y” Battery is recorded in June 1915 as losing 2 men killed and 12 wounded, alongside two pack horses detailed to haul the heavy guns and ammunition up the cliff faces. Engaged at the Battles of Gully Ravine and Krithia Vineyard from June to August 1915, 29th Division placed increasing demands on artillery support which resulted in the utilisation of naval guns and anything else at hand; for his gallantry at this time, Clarke was awarded the D.C.M. and was further Mentioned in Despatches.
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Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (63376 Gnr: H. J. Clarke. ‘Y’ Bty: R.H.A.); 1914-15 Star (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (63376 Gnr. H. J. Clarke. R.A.) mounted court-style for display, light pitting from Star, nearly very fine (4) £800-£1,000
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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D.C.M. London Gazette 16 November 1915:
‘For conspicuous gallantry on the 13th July, 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Owing to the fire gear of a 12 pr. naval gun breaking down, it became necessary to cock the lock with a drag rope. This was done by Gunner Clarke, who was obliged to stand in a very exposed position and under an extremely heavy fire, but he continued to fire the gun until ordered to get under cover. His coolness and bravery were most marked.’
M.I.D. London Gazette of 5 November 1915.
Henry John Clarke served as Gunner during the Great War in the Egyptian theatre of operations from 31 March 1915. Posted to “Y” Battery, 15th Brigade, R.H.A., during the Gallipoli campaign, Clarke served in a unit initially equipped with four 18-pounder guns. Repeatedly facing the attention of the Turks, “Y” Battery is recorded in June 1915 as losing 2 men killed and 12 wounded, alongside two pack horses detailed to haul the heavy guns and ammunition up the cliff faces. Engaged at the Battles of Gully Ravine and Krithia Vineyard from June to August 1915, 29th Division placed increasing demands on artillery support which resulted in the utilisation of naval guns and anything else at hand; for his gallantry at this time, Clarke was awarded the D.C.M. and was further Mentioned in Despatches.
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