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Two groups of medals of the First World War and Second World War awarded to Alan Frederick Druce (1895-1981), Magdalene College 1913-14, step-father of Mr J. Porteous (Syndic), together with associated papers and a medal for cross-country running:: CM.166-1994

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Two groups of medals of the First World War and Second World War awarded to Alan Frederick Druce (1895-1981), Magdalene College 1913-14, step-father of Mr J. Porteous (Syndic), together with associated papers and a medal for cross-country running:

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Papers relating to Alan Frederick Druce (1895-1981): (a) Commission as 2nd Lieutenant, 19 August 1914. (b) Two copies of citation for the award of the MC dated 8 October 1917: 'For . . . gallantry in Action, particularly on August 21st 1917 . . .' (c) Appointments, Commissions, Rewards, Etc. approved by the Lieutenant-General Commanding-in-Chief, British Salonika Force, List no. 74 (12 October 1917); citing award of MC to Lieut. A. F. Druce, Surrey Yeomanary. (d) Message from Corps commander dated 18 Oct. 1917 congratulating Druce on award of MC. (e) Telegram of congratulations from Druce's father dated 25 Oct. 1917. (f) Newspaper cutting (n.d.) re. award of MC to Druce. (g) Certificate of Discharge from the Territorial Army to take up a commission on 2 Sept. 1939.

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History note: Under Review

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Method of acquisition: Given (1994-07-18) by Druce, Mary Grace. Mrs

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1914 - 1939

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Object composed of paper

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Accession number: CM.166-1994
Primary reference Number: 274481
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Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 28 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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