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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 661

A Great War Mesopotamia M.C. group of three attributed to Lieutenant E. Walker, Machine Gun Corps, late East Lancashire Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R., British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. E. Walker.), good very fine (3)

Numerous claims for a Great War Pair named to 'Lieutenant E. Walker' - thus sold as viewed and not subject to return.

M.C. London Gazette 11 January 1919.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a section. He pushed up his section in support of the infantry under heavy fire in a bold and enterprising manner, causing great loss to the enemy. He has always displayed courage, keenness and ability.

Eric Walker was originally commissioned into the East Lancashire Regiment in December 1915, he entered the war in Egypt in January 1916 and soon transferred to the Machine Gun Corps.

Sold with original boxes for the Great War Pair.

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Sold for
£500

Starting price
£280