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Lot 3843    Session 13 (2.30pm Friday)    Australian Singles

Estimate $1,300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $2,000

MILITARY CROSS (GVR). Lieut W.Hanlon / Morlancourt / June 22nd 1918 engraved on reverse. With case. Very fine.

C.G.: No.23 12Feb1919. 'Lt. W.T. Hanlon, 30th Btn. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led the right assulting party in a raid on the enemy trenches, handling his men with great gallantry and conspicuous skill, which was responsible for the success of the enterprise. Under his capable leadership much execution was done among the enemy, though a hand-to-hand resistance was encountered at some points. His resolute leadership and personal courage enabled him to complete the operation promptly and thoroughly, with an unexpectedly small number of casualties'.

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