Trio: Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal all correctly impressed to 6405 PTE B. H. TUCKETT 24 BN. A.I.F. - SOLD

Trio: Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal all correctly impressed to 6405 PTE B. H. TUCKETT 24 BN. A.I.F.

Emb: 23^rd November 1916

WIA: 4th October 1917 (G.S.W. Left Elbow)

2^nd WIA: 22^nd March 1918 (Gassed)

3^rd WIA: 1^st September 1918 (B. W. Leg Rt)

Awarded Military Medal London Gazette 17^th June 1919

 ‘This man acted as stretcher bearer throughout the attack on Mt. St. Quentin near Peronne on 1 September 1918, and displayed a courage and devotion to duty which were of the highest order. Undeterred by incessant machine-gun and shell fire, he continued his work of rescuing the wounded, and he worked unremittingly until every casualty was removed from the field. During the operation his company trench was heavily shelled by 6.9s and among the casualties were two wounded men who had been buried. Though the bombardment still continued Tuckett, without hesitation, worked and dug these men out, tended their wounds, and carried them back to safety. His utter disregard for his own safety was instrumental in saving the lives of many of his comrades.’

RTA: 23^rd March 1919 (Medically unfit)

Contact marks (polished) Nearly VF SOLD