Lot 2305

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Group of Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. 307 Sjt E.V.WHite 24/Aust:Inf on first medal, 307 Pte E.V.White 24 Bn A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut E.V.White A.I.F. on third and fourth medals. Impressed. Very fine.

C.G: No.23 12Feb1919. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack this N.C.O. who was in charge of the advance party of his platoon, led them with great gallantry against a machine gun post, which he captured, taking the gun, and accounting for all the gunners. He then collected his party and proceeded, with the greatest dash, to occupy the pbjective which had been assigned to them. He brought up a Lewis gun, which he disposed with much judgement to help in overcoming the last elements of the enemy's resistance, and then went out under heavy rifle fire to help in selecting positions for the outposts. throughout the day he showed fine qualities of judgement and cool determination, which inspired his men with great confidence.'