Lot 84
“R” Battery Anti-Aircraft MM
"Behind The Wire" - Medal and Militaria Sale | M25001
Auction: 17 September 2025 at 14:00 BST
Description
A Rare, Great War Spring Offensive, Award of the Military Medal to a Royal Garrison Artillery Anti-Aircraft Battery awarded to Gunner William Johnson, “R” Anti-Aircraft Battery Royal Garrison Artillery comprising, Military Medal, GVR, (187556 Gnr. W. Johnson. “R” A A BY: R.G.A.), very fine (1)
MM The London Gazette the 12th of June 1918
His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:-
187556 Gnr. W. Johnson, R.G.A. (Rathangan)
The Great War Medal Collectors Companion Volume 1 by Howard Williamson sates MMs for the second half of March 1918, including for the first few days of the March Offensive, some for Fremicourt and Wieltje. Most for 21st to 26th March 1918.
R Anti-Aircraft Battery
All sections armed with two 13-pounder AA guns except where indicated Second Army. Transferred to II Corps April 1918
42 AA Section
54 AA Section
115 AA Section
145 AA Section
232 AA Section (two 3-inch guns)
Gunner Willaim Johnson landed in France on the 5th of December 1915 and is also entitled to a 1914-15 Star Trio.
Sold with London Gazette entries and Copy Medal Index Cards and Medal Rolls
