A Great War M.C. Group of Three to Major C.J.M. Young, Royal Engineers, Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved, '2nd Lieut. C.J.M. Young, Arras 9.4.1917'; 1914-15 Star (56273 Spr., R.E.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Capt.), good very fine and better (3)

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A Great War M.C. Group of Three to Major C.J.M. Young, Royal Engineers, Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved, '2nd Lieut. C.J.M. Young, Arras 9.4.1917'; 1914-15 Star (56273 Spr., R.E.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Capt.), good very fine and better (3)

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M.C. London Gazette 20.7.1917 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He made a strong point close to a village under heavy fire of all kinds. He commenced work while the village was still occupied by the enemy. By his rapid work the main position was made secure from counter-attacks'.