Local Interest- First World War Military Cross (M.C.) Gallantry medal group comprising M.C, 1914 - 15 Star named to Lieut. P. G. Wilson, Suff. R., War and Victory medals named to Capt. P. G. Wilson, and Second World War Defence and War medals, mounted on bar, together with miniature medal group.
Together with the medals are a selection of photographs loose and contained within three albums, these cover Captain, later Major Wilson's military career, with photographs of the Western Front and Egypt during the First World War included. There is also a fine portrait photograph of him in a silver frame (hallmarks rubbed), medal ribbons, original tooled leather case for the M.C. and an array of research and paperwork which includes a copy of the citation for his Military Cross from London, Gazette, 17th of September 1917 reads
"Lieutenant Philip Grimwade Wilson, Suffolk Regiment, attached MG. Coy. For conspicuous, gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack. With the aid of one man he released a machine gun section, which was imprisoned with its guns in a blocked dugout under an intense barrage. He then brought them into action in an advanced position and showed exceptional skill and gallantry throughout his conduct is all the more credible as he had only arrived at the front at the front three days previously".
N.B. Captain, later Major Philip Grimwade Wilson served with the Suffolk Regiment during the First World War before leaving in 1921. He rejoined at the outbreak of the Second World War and ended his military career in 1941 when he was forced to retire on medical grounds. From 1959, he was vice chairman of the 4th and 5th Suffolks Old Comrades Fund. He passed away in 1968 and his memorial service took place in Saint Mary's Church Stoke - By - Nayland Suffolk on 14th December 1968.
Sold for £1,400
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Auction: Fine Medals & Military Antiques, 1st May, 2025
Fine Medals & Military Antiques, to include The Wynyard Collection of historically important Napoleon related & other military documents
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