Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28 Nov 2023
The Great War Hundred Days Offensive Military Cross group to 2nd Lieutenant Frank Edward Taylor,
The Great War Hundred Days Offensive Military Cross group to 2nd Lieutenant Frank Edward Taylor, 1/18 Battalion London Regiment (London Irish Rifles): M.C., George V, in case of issue, nearly extremely fine; British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal (2. LIEUT. F. E. TAYLOR.), good very fine, [3]; together with a mounted group of corresponding miniature medals, a small quantity of insignia and related items, and a small quantity of ephemera and research.
(Round medals 36mm diameter)
The Paul Morrissey Collection.
M.C.London Gazette01/02/1919:
"....During an offensive near Bray-sur-Somme on Aug. 22. 1918, when all the officers of his company had become casualties, he led it with such gallantry and determination that, in spite of heavy casualties, he reached his objective, which he held throughout the battle. He showed splendid courage and leadership."