Lot 3775

Description

Pair. Military Medal (GVR) and bar. 663 Sjt H.B.Tyler 4/Aust M.G.C. Impressed. Very fine.

Henry Bernard Tyler. Enl.1Oct1914. W.I.A.8Aug1916 France (GSW right forearm). R.T.A.27May1919. M.M.19Jul1918. C.G.No.23 12Feb1919. 'For conspicuous gallantry in the field during the advance near Morcourt, east of Corbie, August 1918. When the advance was checked near Cerisy Gailly by heavy enfilade M.G. and field gunfire from Chipilly he promptly rushed his guns forward and engaged the field guns, silenced them causing many casualties among the enemy's gunners. The whole time being under direct fire himself. By his total disregard for his own safety he set a splendid example to all troops near him'. Awarded bar to M.M. 5Sep1918. C.G.No.61 23May1919. Mentioned in Beans History of W.W.I. p.566. With some research.