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A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain L. H. Pepler, Army Cyclist...
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A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain L. H. Pepler, Army Cyclist Corps Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved ‘Presented to Sec. Lieut. L. H. Pepler by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, K.G., at Salisbury . Jan 20. 1920’, in case of issue; 1914-15 Star (2388 Cpl. L. H. Pepler, A. Cyc. Corps.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. L. H. Pepler.) light contact marks, very fine (4) £600-£800 --- M.C. London Gazette 24 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When owing to a withdrawal a situation had arisen which required to be carefully reconnoitred in order to be definitely cleared up, this officer, who was in command of a patrol, rode into a village, where he came into contact with an enemy patrol, which he dispersed in a most gallant manner, after which he completed his reconnaissance and returned with valuable information.’ Lewin Henry Pepler attested for the Army Cyclist Corps and served with them during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from 14 August 1915. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 29 January 1918, and served as an Acting Captain whilst commanding a Company from 2 to 22 June 1918, being awarded the Military Cross. He saw further service during the Second World War, being granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as an Acting Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force on 24 April 1941. He resigned his commission on 26 January 1946. Sold with a CD of photographs and copied research.
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A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain L. H. Pepler, Army Cyclist Corps Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved ‘Presented to Sec. Lieut. L. H. Pepler by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, K.G., at Salisbury . Jan 20. 1920’, in case of issue; 1914-15 Star (2388 Cpl. L. H. Pepler, A. Cyc. Corps.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. L. H. Pepler.) light contact marks, very fine (4) £600-£800 --- M.C. London Gazette 24 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When owing to a withdrawal a situation had arisen which required to be carefully reconnoitred in order to be definitely cleared up, this officer, who was in command of a patrol, rode into a village, where he came into contact with an enemy patrol, which he dispersed in a most gallant manner, after which he completed his reconnaissance and returned with valuable information.’ Lewin Henry Pepler attested for the Army Cyclist Corps and served with them during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from 14 August 1915. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 29 January 1918, and served as an Acting Captain whilst commanding a Company from 2 to 22 June 1918, being awarded the Military Cross. He saw further service during the Second World War, being granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as an Acting Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force on 24 April 1941. He resigned his commission on 26 January 1946. Sold with a CD of photographs and copied research.
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