Lot 3503

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Group of Four: Military Cross (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1136 Sjt G.Harper 28/Bn A.I.F. on Star, Lieut G.Harper A.I.F. on last two medals. MC unnamed, second, third and fourth medals impressed. Very fine.

George Harper, Lieut. Enl.23Jun1915 W.I.A.France 19/20Jul1916, 15Oct1917 and 04May1918 R.T.A.22May1919. MC. L.G.: 26Nov1917 C.G.: 30Aug1918 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. The advance was held up by about sixty of the enemy, with four machine guns and some snipers. The position was critical, and he at once assisted in leading a small party to the attack. They captured the position, consisting of five concrete shelters, with four machine guns and put the whole garrison out of action. He took command when his Company Commander was wounded, and pushed on to the final objective, which he captured after a severe struggle. He set a splendid example to all ranks throughout'. Mentioned in C.E.W.Bean Vol IV pg 817 and Vol VI pg 48. Together with silver wrist identity discs, miniature medals, Volunteered for Active Service badge, newspaper clipping, letter from Major General E.Tivey, 5th Australian Division and some research.