Medal: The Military Medal 1916 (1st type)

Maker
BM
Production date
1916
 Description
Military Medal and riband awarded posthumously to Sgt Henry James Nicholas, VC
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Maker
BM
Production place
London/England
Collecting unit
Medals and Decorations
Numismatics
Decorative Arts
Production role
Designer
Measurements
Diameter: whole: 36mm
Thickness: whole: 2.5mm
Named collection
Henry James Nicholas VC collection
Associated person
Associated place
France/Western Europe/Europe
Associated notes
"Operations on Welsh and Bon Avis Ridges - 28th September to 1st October 1918. For fearless leadership and contempt of danger during the operations - particularly on 29th September when after a successful advance, his company's flank was in the air and position critical. By skilful handling and heroic example, he inspired his men and so enabled his half-platoon to break an enemy attack of superior numbers. The success of the operations was in a considerable measure, due to his great example and contempt of danger." Official citation. Medal gazetted March 1919, so received posthumously by the family.
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
Current rights code
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Other Id
79/32
Med1995.76
Catalogue number
Med1995.76
Accession number
1932.79.2
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: 24213 Sgt. H.J. Nicholas V.C. 1/Canterbury R.; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: Engraved

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