Lot 2328

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Group of Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star with Mons bar; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 9119 C.S. Mjr A.Cook 2/Bedf:R on first medal, 9119 L.Cpl A.Cook 2/Bedf.R on second medal, 9119 W.O. Cl.2 A.Cook Bedf.R on third and fourth medals. All medals impressed.. Very fine.

DCM. L.G.:03Sep1918 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout the operations lasting sevral days this Warrant Officer showed a coolness of demeanour and an accuracy of arrangement that had a most steadying effect on all near him. He was of great assistance to his Company Officer in organising defences and in a retirement when he was covering a withdrawal under heavy enemy fire his dispositions were admirably adapted to the object in view. His arrangements for the supply of ammunition to the firing line wer excellent and his control of his men, until he became a casuality, was characterised by his calm and precise judgement'.