Post by Les on Aug 3, 2006 20:35:03 GMT
Victoria Cross (43839 Pte. A. Wilkinson, 1/5th Bn. Manch. R. (T.F.); 20 Oct. 1918), in its Hantodgers & Co. case of issue, complete with outer card box; British War and Victory Medals (43839 Pte. A. Wilkinson, Manch. R.); Coronation 1937, in its card box of issue, fetched £110,000 at the June 2006 DNW auction.
Here's his entry in the London Gazette (6 Jan 1919) -
‘For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on 20 October 1918, during the attack on Marou, when four runners in succession having been killed in an endeavour to deliver a message to the supporting company, Private Wilkinson volunteered for the duty. He succeeded in delivering the message, though the journey involved exposure to extremely heavy machine-gun and shell fire for 600 yards. He showed magnificent courage and complete indifference to danger, thinking only of the needs of his company, and entirely disregarding any consideration for personal safety. Throughout the remainder of the day Private Wilkinson continued to do splendid work.’
Here's his entry in the London Gazette (6 Jan 1919) -
‘For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on 20 October 1918, during the attack on Marou, when four runners in succession having been killed in an endeavour to deliver a message to the supporting company, Private Wilkinson volunteered for the duty. He succeeded in delivering the message, though the journey involved exposure to extremely heavy machine-gun and shell fire for 600 yards. He showed magnificent courage and complete indifference to danger, thinking only of the needs of his company, and entirely disregarding any consideration for personal safety. Throughout the remainder of the day Private Wilkinson continued to do splendid work.’