Lot 226
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A Caesar's Camp D.C.M. Group of Three to Corporal M.J. Gresty, Manchester Regiment

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A Caesar's Camp D.C.M. Group of Three to Corporal M.J. Gresty, Manchester Regiment

(a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (4620 Serjt., Manchester Regt.)
(b) Queen's South Africa, three clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast (4620 Sgt., Manchester Regt.)
(c) King's South Africa, two clasps (4620 Corpl., Manch. Regt.), minor edge bruising, nearly extremely fine (3)

Lot Essay

D.C.M. London Gazette 27.9.1901.

Corporal M.J. Gresty, D.C.M., was decorated for the Defence of Ladysmith and was also Mentioned in Despatches by General White and General Roberts (London Gazette 8.2.1901 refers).

When Private Pitts', Manchester Regiment, Victoria Cross for Caesar's Camp was sold at Glendining's in 1968, a note with the lot stated that Gresty was decorated for this action also.