Lot 3885

Description

Family Group. Group of Five: Military Medal 1916 (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; New Zealand Territorial Service Medal 1912 (GRV) (Wright Engd. type), 2-838 L/Cpl W.F. Anderson 4/F.A. NZMC.on the first, 2/838 Cpl. W.F. Anderson. N.Z.E.F. on the third, fourth and fifth medals, W.F. Anderson. Late. N.Z.E.F. on the fifth medal; Pair: British War Medal; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18, T.R. Anderson. All medals impressed. Very fine.

Anderson, William Finlay, Lance-Corporal , Field Ambulance, N.Z. Medical Corps. For 'Gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Gravenstafel. This man repeatedly went out to the forward posts especially on the night of the 4th October. By his coolness under fire and his systematic searching of shell holes he brought in many men who were lying out. He continued this work for 24 hours and then after a short rest took charge of a new squad and continued to search the shell holes. He set a fine example of endurance to his men'. Along with Gallipoli 1915 silver lapel badge, Anzac 1915 commemorative medals (1967) large and small size, KEV badge and NZ RSA badge.