Lot 2358

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Group of Three: Distinguished Service Order (GVR); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with M.I.D. Major M.H. A'Beckett A.I.F. on second and third medals. Impressed. Extremely fine.

Malwyn Hayley A'Beckett. Capt (Hon Maj.) 13th L.H. Operations in France and Belgium from June 1917 to Oct 1918 (Wounded). DSO. C.G.:No.150 24Sep1918 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a battalion which relieved the attacking troops. He personally carried out a most valuable reconnaisance under most dangerous conditions, clearing up an obscure situation, and then established a very strong system of posts as a front line of defence. He set a splendid example of courage and resource'. MID. L.G.:No.30706 24May1918. Together with a small compass, sovereign case in gold, a copy of a family seal and a riband bar.