Lot 2328

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Trio: Military Medal (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal. 3585 Cpl J.H.Priest 10/Aust.Inf on first medal, 3585 Sgt J.H.Priest 27-Bn A.I.F. on second and third medals. Impressed. Very fine.

John Henderson Priest. Born 23Mar1894 Adelaide, S.A. Enl.17Aug1915 Embarked from Adelaide per HMAT A3'Bords' on 12Jan1916 R.T.A. 18Jul1919. Casualty List No.441 South Australia wounded 3585 Cpl J.H.Priest Sterling West. M.M. LG.: No.31405 17Jun1919 C.G.: No.115 10Oct1919. M.M. Recommendation:- 'During the advance from Jeancourt on 18.9.1918, Corporal Priest although wounded in the ear by a bullet before the assault, continued to take part in the fighting. In the course of the advance he rushed an enemy strong post which was garrisoned by twenty men with machine guns. His gallant action caused confusion in the post and enabled the right flank of the advance, which had previously been held up, to continue moving forward. He captured six prisoners himself, and his action permitted the capture of one 8' gun. Shortly after he was wounded the second time'. With photo and some research.