Lot 5352

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Trio: Military Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; Victory medal 1914-19. 2779 Sjt G.H.Barter 58/Aust:Inf. on first medal, 2779 Pte G.H.Barter 6Bn A.I.F. on second medal, 2779 Sgt G.H.Barter 6Bn A.I.F. on third medal. All medals impressed. Very fine.

Sgt George Henry Barter. Enl.02Jul1915 W.I.A.29Sep1918 France, GSW to head, Disch.11May1919. MM.: L.G.: 20Aug1919 C.G.: 11Dec1919 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 16th/17th September 1918 to 31st December 1918, and throughout the operations between 21st March 1918 and 16th September 1918 on the Somme. At Messines this N.C.O. was a member of two raiding parties organised from the Battalion. In each instance his work was performed with courage and determination and was of the utmost value to his party. At Villers Bretonneux on the night of 24th/25th April 1918 he again proved himself a daring and resourceful leader and rendered excellent service. During the operations east of Harbonnieries on August 9th, 1918, Sgt Barter handled a platoon in action with great tactical skill and determination, and was responsible for cleaning up several enemy machine gun positions. At Peronne on 1st/2nd September he again rendered excellent service to his Company, and during the attack near Bellicourt on 29th September. The work performed by this N.C.O. was of the highest order'. Together with photocopies of service record and letters