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A Great War 'Western Front' M.C., M.M. group of five awarded to Major J. Beckham, Royal Fiel...
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C., M.M. group of five awarded to Major J. Beckham, Royal Field Artillery Military Cross, G.V.R. reverse inscribed ‘Major J. Beckham. Commanding A/290. R.F.A.’; Military Medal, G.V.R. (44853 Sjt: J. Beckham. B.107/Bde: R.F.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (44853 Gnr: J. Beckham. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Major J. Beckham.) very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. During heavy enemy attacks, continuing for many days, his battery did magnificent service, fighting constant rearguard actions, causing heavy enemy losses and being withdrawn on seventeen different occasions, under intense fire, to new positions. The retirement was always carried out in perfect order. His splendid courage and constant cheerfulness inspired all ranks and enabled them to carry on, while his ability undoubtedly saved the battery from disaster.’ M.M. London Gazette 27 October 1916. James Beckham served with the Royal Field Artillery in France and Flanders from 16 August 1914, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 12 August 1916.
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C., M.M. group of five awarded to Major J. Beckham, Royal Field Artillery Military Cross, G.V.R. reverse inscribed ‘Major J. Beckham. Commanding A/290. R.F.A.’; Military Medal, G.V.R. (44853 Sjt: J. Beckham. B.107/Bde: R.F.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (44853 Gnr: J. Beckham. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Major J. Beckham.) very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. During heavy enemy attacks, continuing for many days, his battery did magnificent service, fighting constant rearguard actions, causing heavy enemy losses and being withdrawn on seventeen different occasions, under intense fire, to new positions. The retirement was always carried out in perfect order. His splendid courage and constant cheerfulness inspired all ranks and enabled them to carry on, while his ability undoubtedly saved the battery from disaster.’ M.M. London Gazette 27 October 1916. James Beckham served with the Royal Field Artillery in France and Flanders from 16 August 1914, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 12 August 1916.
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