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A Great War 'Battle of Passchendaele' M.C. and 'Western Front' Second Award Bar group of...
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A Great War ‘Battle of Passchendaele’ M.C. and ‘Western Front’ Second Award Bar group of five awarded to Captain C. G. B. Thompson, Royal Canadian Regiment, who was Mentioned in Despatches, was wounded in August 1918, and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre
Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut: C. G. B. Thompson. R. Can: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. C. G. B. Thompson.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1915, with silver star on riband, mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (5) £2,000-£2,400
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M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1918.
The Regimental Records of the Royal Canadian Regiment gives the following citation: ‘For conspicuous devotion to duty and marked leadership as a Company Commander from 22 September 1917, to 24 February 1918. On many occasions and especially during the fighting at Passchendaele he has made personal reconnaissances of the line and by skilful deployments and careful study of the situation has inflicted losses on the enemy with the minimum of casualties to his Company. By tactful handling of his company under many trying circumstances and his personal bravery he has set a splendid example to his men and thoroughly gained their confidence.’
M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 11 January 1919:
‘This officer, who was suddenly called upon to take command of his battalion, directed their attacks on two occasions. His masterly leadership and resourcefulness, seldom found in a junior officer, directly contributed to the splendid success of the regiment in both operations. His extreme coolness under most trying circumstances and his disregard of personal danger set a fine example to all ranks.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 7 November 1917.
French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 21 July 1919:
‘For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.’
Charles Gardner Burton Thompson was born in Toronto, Canada, on 29 March 1889, and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force at New Westminster, British Columbia, on 25 March 1915, having previously served with the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders (Militia). Posted to the 30th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment on 23 September 1915, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 November 1915. Promoted temporary Captain on 8 November 1916, he was Mentioned in Despatches the following year, and was then awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at Passchendaele. Wounded in action on 12 August 1918, he was subsequently awarded a Second Award Bar to his Military Cross, and also received the French Croix de Guerre. He was demobilised on 18 March 1919.
Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut: C. G. B. Thompson. R. Can: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. C. G. B. Thompson.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1915, with silver star on riband, mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (5) £2,000-£2,400
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1918.
The Regimental Records of the Royal Canadian Regiment gives the following citation: ‘For conspicuous devotion to duty and marked leadership as a Company Commander from 22 September 1917, to 24 February 1918. On many occasions and especially during the fighting at Passchendaele he has made personal reconnaissances of the line and by skilful deployments and careful study of the situation has inflicted losses on the enemy with the minimum of casualties to his Company. By tactful handling of his company under many trying circumstances and his personal bravery he has set a splendid example to his men and thoroughly gained their confidence.’
M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 11 January 1919:
‘This officer, who was suddenly called upon to take command of his battalion, directed their attacks on two occasions. His masterly leadership and resourcefulness, seldom found in a junior officer, directly contributed to the splendid success of the regiment in both operations. His extreme coolness under most trying circumstances and his disregard of personal danger set a fine example to all ranks.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 7 November 1917.
French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 21 July 1919:
‘For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.’
Charles Gardner Burton Thompson was born in Toronto, Canada, on 29 March 1889, and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force at New Westminster, British Columbia, on 25 March 1915, having previously served with the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders (Militia). Posted to the 30th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment on 23 September 1915, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 November 1915. Promoted temporary Captain on 8 November 1916, he was Mentioned in Despatches the following year, and was then awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at Passchendaele. Wounded in action on 12 August 1918, he was subsequently awarded a Second Award Bar to his Military Cross, and also received the French Croix de Guerre. He was demobilised on 18 March 1919.
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A Great War ‘Battle of Passchendaele’ M.C. and ‘Western Front’ Second Award Bar group of five awarded to Captain C. G. B. Thompson, Royal Canadian Regiment, who was Mentioned in Despatches, was wounded in August 1918, and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre
Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut: C. G. B. Thompson. R. Can: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. C. G. B. Thompson.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1915, with silver star on riband, mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (5) £2,000-£2,400
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1918.
The Regimental Records of the Royal Canadian Regiment gives the following citation: ‘For conspicuous devotion to duty and marked leadership as a Company Commander from 22 September 1917, to 24 February 1918. On many occasions and especially during the fighting at Passchendaele he has made personal reconnaissances of the line and by skilful deployments and careful study of the situation has inflicted losses on the enemy with the minimum of casualties to his Company. By tactful handling of his company under many trying circumstances and his personal bravery he has set a splendid example to his men and thoroughly gained their confidence.’
M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 11 January 1919:
‘This officer, who was suddenly called upon to take command of his battalion, directed their attacks on two occasions. His masterly leadership and resourcefulness, seldom found in a junior officer, directly contributed to the splendid success of the regiment in both operations. His extreme coolness under most trying circumstances and his disregard of personal danger set a fine example to all ranks.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 7 November 1917.
French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 21 July 1919:
‘For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.’
Charles Gardner Burton Thompson was born in Toronto, Canada, on 29 March 1889, and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force at New Westminster, British Columbia, on 25 March 1915, having previously served with the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders (Militia). Posted to the 30th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment on 23 September 1915, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 November 1915. Promoted temporary Captain on 8 November 1916, he was Mentioned in Despatches the following year, and was then awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at Passchendaele. Wounded in action on 12 August 1918, he was subsequently awarded a Second Award Bar to his Military Cross, and also received the French Croix de Guerre. He was demobilised on 18 March 1919.
Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut: C. G. B. Thompson. R. Can: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. C. G. B. Thompson.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1915, with silver star on riband, mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (5) £2,000-£2,400
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Importation Duty
This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK
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M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1918.
The Regimental Records of the Royal Canadian Regiment gives the following citation: ‘For conspicuous devotion to duty and marked leadership as a Company Commander from 22 September 1917, to 24 February 1918. On many occasions and especially during the fighting at Passchendaele he has made personal reconnaissances of the line and by skilful deployments and careful study of the situation has inflicted losses on the enemy with the minimum of casualties to his Company. By tactful handling of his company under many trying circumstances and his personal bravery he has set a splendid example to his men and thoroughly gained their confidence.’
M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 11 January 1919:
‘This officer, who was suddenly called upon to take command of his battalion, directed their attacks on two occasions. His masterly leadership and resourcefulness, seldom found in a junior officer, directly contributed to the splendid success of the regiment in both operations. His extreme coolness under most trying circumstances and his disregard of personal danger set a fine example to all ranks.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 7 November 1917.
French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 21 July 1919:
‘For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.’
Charles Gardner Burton Thompson was born in Toronto, Canada, on 29 March 1889, and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force at New Westminster, British Columbia, on 25 March 1915, having previously served with the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders (Militia). Posted to the 30th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment on 23 September 1915, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 November 1915. Promoted temporary Captain on 8 November 1916, he was Mentioned in Despatches the following year, and was then awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at Passchendaele. Wounded in action on 12 August 1918, he was subsequently awarded a Second Award Bar to his Military Cross, and also received the French Croix de Guerre. He was demobilised on 18 March 1919.
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