The Military Cross to fatal casualty Captain John Harold Standrick

The Military Cross to fatal casualty Captain John Harold Standrick, 2nd/18th Battalion London Regiment (London Irish Rifles): M.C. George V, reverse privately engraved "CAPTAIN J.H. STANDRICK M.C. 2/18 LONDON IRISH RIFLES. FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND GOD LEADERSHIP ON THE FIELD. GAZA. Novr 1917. DIED OF WOUNDS FEB. 21ST 1918 AGED 25 YRS", about extremely fine; together with the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Scroll issued in commemoration of this officer's sacrifice; mounted and framed with a replica Great War pair and award details; also a good archive of original documents principally comprising many letters of condolence to this officer's parents, as well as the P.O. telegram informing them of his death.

M.C. London Gazette 18/02/1918 and 18/07/1918 (citation). "...It was due to his skill and ability...that the success of the operations against the enemy defence line was so marked. His task was one of great responsibility, as his company was the directing pivot...for the final assault.....he showed exceptional skill..and a complete indifference to danger." This deed took place during the successful assault on the Kauwaukah defences, 6th November 1918. Offered with research.

Provenance: The Paul Morrissey Collection.