Lot 3773

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Group of Six: Military Cross (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal; Long Service Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR); Meritorious Service Medal (GVR); Victorian Volunteer Long & Efficient Service Medal. Lieut A.Mc G.Collie No.2 Section 3rd Div Ammo Column A.I.F. on first medal, Capt Mc G.Collie 3rd Div Art A.I.F. on second, Captain A.Mc G.Collie A.I.F. on third, Warrant Officer A.Mc G.Collie Military Staff on fourth, A.Mc G.Collie Corps of Mil Staff Clerks on fifth, Regtl Q.M. Sergt Alexander McGregor Collie on last. First and second medals engraved, the remainder impressed. Very fine.

MC: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a convoy of pack animals carrying ammunition forward. A large dump near the road caught fire, stopping al traffic, but by making a hazardous detour, he succeeded in delivering his ammunition at a forward position. Though he was badly shaken by a bursting shell, and several casualties has occurred among his convoy, in response to an urgent demand for ammunition he made four more journeys under the most trying conditions and continuous shell fire. He set a splendid example of courage and energy.'