Lot 4910

Description

MC, MM Group of Five: Military Cross (GRI); Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Lieut. Geo. C. Burdge 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 19/20th October 1918 Beveren & Leemput on first medal, 2817 Pte G.Burdge 7/Leins:R on second medal, 2817 Pte G.Burdge Leins.R. on third medal, 2 Lieut. G.C.Burdge on last two medals. First medal engraved, other medals impressed. Fine.

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

MC: LG 30/7/1919 - 'During the operations on October 19th - 20th 1918, he displayed the greatest gallantry and leadership. He led his company splendidly, especially in the vicinity of Beveren, where he took many prisoners. Later in the vicinity of Leemput he made his positions very skilfully, and with only a few men held a most important position under trying conditions. Throughout the operations he rendered excellent service.'

MM awarded for repulsing a German raiding party.

With group photo and details.