Lot 4387
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Group of Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. 2410 Pte F.White 1/7 Manch.R.-T.F. on first medal, 275627 Cpl F.White Manch.R. on second to fourth medals. Impressed. Court mounted for display, nearly extremely fine.
DCM: Supplement to LG 11Mar1916, p2755, 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 7th August, at Krithia Nulla, Gallipoli. After all the Officers and Non-commissioned Officers had fallen, Corporal White took command and rallied the men, who were wavering under a close and withering fire. His bravery and resource were most marked'.^^Frank White, Enl.06May1915.^^With research including excerpts from 'The Lancashire Fighting Territorials' and 'With Manchesters in the East' in which Cpl F. White is mentioned.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,600