Lot 2303

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Group of Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); Military Medal (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. 876 Sjt A.O.Gilmour 37/Aust Inf on first emdal, 876 Sjt A.O.Gilmour D.C.M. 37/Aust Inf on second, 876 Sgt A.O.Gilmour 37-Bn A.I.F. on third and fourth medals. All medals impressed. Very fine.

D.C.M.: C.G.: No.35 15Apr1920; M.M.: C.G.No.115 10Oct1919. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 29th/30th August 1918 near Clery. When his platoon commander was wounded he took command, and kept the men steady in spite of heavy machine gun fire and shelling. Later, when all his company officers were killed, or wounded, he reorganised the company and successfully repulsed two counter attacks. Although cut off from battalion headquarters he got into communication by lamp, sticking to his post with great determination until an officer could be sent up.' With some research.