Lot 147
Attack on Hindenburg Line Military Cross - “Throughout the day he Repeatedly Conducted Bearers …
At Sea, On Land & In The Air | M24003
Auction: 24 September 2024 at 18:30 BST
Description
Attack on Hindenburg Line Military Cross Group of 4 awarded to Captain Thomas Clapperton, 141 Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps, who “Throughout the day (he)Repeatedly Conducted Bearers to the most Exposed parts of the line” comprising, Military Cross, GVR, unnamed as issued, 1914-1920 British War and Victory Medals with MiD emblem, (Capt. T. Clapperton.), British Red Cross Society War Service Medal 1914 – 1918, lightly toned, very fine. (4)
Military Cross - London Gazette 30th July 1919
T./Capt. Thomas Clapperton, M.B., 141st Fld Amb R.A.M.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Hindenburg Line on September 29th 1918. Throughout the day he repeatedly conducted bearers to the most exposed parts of the line to search for casualties. Though his advanced bearer post at Berthaucourt was heavily shelled he succeeded by his promptitude and energy in getting his wounded away without further casualties. His fine work was the means of saving many lives.
Mentioned in Despatches November 1918
Thomas Clapperton son of Thomas Clapperton, born Fochabers, 10th of December 1883. Bachelor of Medicine 1907, Aberdeen University Troop ( Scottish Horse) RAMC(Vol.). War Work British Red Cross Rutland 1914-1916, Commissioned, RAMC, October 1916. Served France September 1916 – November 1918.
Sold with 1 original Photograph in Uniform, 5 copy Photographs in uniform, in France. Original General Rawlinson, Army Orders, Immediate Rewards MC Notification, Original Fourth Army Gallantry Card, 3 original Contemporary Letters. Original Copy “Roll of Members 141st Field Ambulance”, Copy
London Gazette
Entry, Copy Medal Index Card Confirming Pair and many Pages of Genealogical information and Card Box for British red Cross Medal
