Orders, Decorations & Medals - British Singles

Lot 4407    SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - British Singles

Estimate $2,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au

MILITARY CROSS (GRI) WITH BAR. Unnamed as issued. Nearly uncirculated.

Ex C J Medals Auction 8 (lot 751) - 12/8/2006.
Together with an original letter framed under glass and dated 22 Dec 1922 from The War Office that reads, 'The Secretary of the War Office presents his compliments to (written - Maj Samuel John Markham Hole) and begs to inform him that the Military Cross (written - Bar) awarded by His Majesty the King in recognition of the valuable services rendered, is being forwarded herewith by registered post.
It is requested that the enclosed formal receipt may be filled in, and returned to this office as early as possible.
The Secretary desires to point out that the Military Cross is not engraved before being despatched. It may, however, be inscribed with any suitable inscription at the recipient's own expense.'
MC: Supplement to LG 13/2/1917, p1541 - to Temp. Capt. Samuel John Markham Hole, R. Fus.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a mixed force in the advance with great gallantry. Later, he maintained his position for two days in the most advanced line and sent back most valuable information.
Bar to MC: Fifth Supplement to LG 25/9/1917, p 9970 - to T./Capt. (A./Maj.) Samuel John Markham Hole, M.C., R.Fus.
Recommendation: Previous to an attack on a crater held by the enemy in No Man's Land he went out in broad daylight and carefully reconnoitered the ground from every point of view, fixing his advanced quarters in a very heavily exposed and shelled area in order to get in close touch with the operation. By his fine example, careful preparations and contempt of danger all ranks were imbued with such irresistible dash and confidence that the operation was a complete success.
Samuel John Markham Hole, independent means, age 22, born at Westminister, London, UK; Enl.29Aug1914 upon discharging as 2Lieut in Grenadier Guards to be appointed to a temporary commission in Royal Fusiliers; to France 16Nov1915; WIA 08Jul1916, GSW to head at Souchez, France; returned to England 06Feb1919; Disch.27Apr1919.
With research and copy of Service File.