WW1 & WW2 MILITARY CROSS (MC) GROUP, BLACK WATCH

GVR WW1 Military Cross (MC), WW1 Pair, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with France & Germany Clasp, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp, Pacific Star, Italy Star & 1939-45 War Medal.
To- LIEUT.G.A.BARNETT
George Alexander Barnett was born in Halton, Northumberland on 5 May 1898, the son of Captain Edward Barnett, Northumberland Hussars, and was educated at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) in 1916, he served at home between August 1916 and May 1917, before joining the 2nd Battalion on the Western Front on 19 May 1917. From November 1917 to January 1918 he served as acting Adjutant of the 8th Battalion. For his gallantry during the final two months of the Great War, and especially for his action near Rolleghem Cappelle, Belgium, on 14 October 1918, he was awarded the Military Cross in the London gazette 8-3-1919 with the following citation.
‘For gallantry and tireless devotion to duty as transport officer during operations in Flanders from 28th September to 26th October 1918. On 14th October, near Rolleghem Cappelle, his convoy, whilst on the move, was shelled by the enemy and casualties were caused. He showed great coolness in getting the vehicles and horses off the road and under cover. Throughout these operations his work was excellent.’
Remaining in the Army post-War, he was seconded for service on the Staff in 1933 and served as Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, Scottish Command. During the Second World War he was a War Substantive Major with the Black Watch, before relinquishing his commission in 1947, receiving the honorary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
He died 22-11-1971 & is buried in Halton.
NEF & Swing mounted as worn. Complete with MIC & medal roll details along with other basic research & biographical details.

Code: 54135