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Auction: 4020 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 99

An M.C. Group of Three For the Attack South of Zillebeke Lake to Second Lieutenant G.S. Leach, Durham Light Infantry Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed; British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut. G.S. Leach), good very fine or better (2) Estimate £ 600-700 M.C. London Gazette 1.2.1919 T/2nd Lt. George Stanley Leach 19th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. 'This Officer was in command of the platoon on the left of the attack south of Zillebeke Lake on 15th September 1918. He had previously reconnoitred the ground most thoroughly, and during the operation led his men over most difficult ground to the final objective. After consolidating his line he personally attacked the enemies' post and brought in 8 prisoners and 2 machine guns. Throughout the engagement he led his men with great daring and dash and his conduct was a stirring example to all ranks.'

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