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A Great War 'Vimy Ridge' M.M. group of three awarded to Private J. E. Cooper, 46th Canadian...
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A Great War ‘Vimy Ridge’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private J. E. Cooper, 46th Canadian Infantry Battalion Military Medal, G.V.R. (472903 Pte. J. Cooper. 46/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (472903 Pte. J. E. Cooper. 46-Can. Inf.) together with Silver War Badge (No. C20713) this with pin removed and suspended from a chain, edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine and better (4) £400-£500 --- M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917. The official recommendation states: ‘On Vimy Ridge, on the 12th day of April, 1917. Was stretcher-bearer in an attack on the Pimple Area. He set a splendid example of bravery by getting ahead of the men who were stuck in the mud in No Man’s Land and encouraging them to advance. This was done under very difficult conditions and under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. In the past he has done splendid work in tending wounded, and whenever the enemy’s bombardment became severe, made his way to the shelled area, to attend to those requiring assistance. He was recommended for award for fine work in the Somme area, but this award was not granted.’ Sold with copied recommendation.
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A Great War ‘Vimy Ridge’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private J. E. Cooper, 46th Canadian Infantry Battalion Military Medal, G.V.R. (472903 Pte. J. Cooper. 46/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (472903 Pte. J. E. Cooper. 46-Can. Inf.) together with Silver War Badge (No. C20713) this with pin removed and suspended from a chain, edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine and better (4) £400-£500 --- M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917. The official recommendation states: ‘On Vimy Ridge, on the 12th day of April, 1917. Was stretcher-bearer in an attack on the Pimple Area. He set a splendid example of bravery by getting ahead of the men who were stuck in the mud in No Man’s Land and encouraging them to advance. This was done under very difficult conditions and under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. In the past he has done splendid work in tending wounded, and whenever the enemy’s bombardment became severe, made his way to the shelled area, to attend to those requiring assistance. He was recommended for award for fine work in the Somme area, but this award was not granted.’ Sold with copied recommendation.
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