Military cross

**kevin1947** · 11-09-2018, 04:47 PM

Hi guy thoughts please

**Composite** · 11-09-2018, 04:53 PM

...it could be Beech...possibly Oak....I'm not sure as the medal's in the way... :-) [sorry, couldn't resist]

**kevin1947** · 11-09-2018, 04:59 PM

Lol

**sitges1990** · 11-09-2018, 09:11 PM

I'm sure you already know, but its a textbook WWI British Military Cross. It's in good shape with nice patina. The synthetic ribbon always surprises me since they came out in 1914. Ribbon could be right as rain, not sure of the difference in ribbon manufacture. I think this medal is still awarded today. It's very nice. I can't help you with anything on Lt. Gatenby. I don't know how to do WWI searches.

Jay

**HARRY THE MOLE** · 11-09-2018, 09:18 PM

The MC is still awarded, although these days anyone in the forces can be awarded it rather than just officers. The 'other ranks' version... the Military Medal, was dropped because of this change.

Cheers,
Steve

**andrzejku98** · 11-09-2018, 09:51 PM

Hello Kevin,

I hope that the following is of some help and use to you, if you have already seen them accept my apologies

Lieutenant George Frederick Gatenby

Medal Index Card obverse

Medal Index Card Reverse

Victory Medal and British War Medal Roll

Death Entry of George F Gatenby in Barnet in 1929 aged 43

I hope it helps

Best wishes

Andrzej

**andrzejku98** · 11-09-2018, 10:10 PM

Hello Kevin,

I have also found the following information for you on George Frederick Gatenby :

1923 Electoral Register for Finchley Hervey Way 9b the home of George Frederick and Jessie Isabella Gatenby

Probate Entry for 1929 leaving everything to his wife Jessie Isabella Gatenby

Best wishes

Andrzej

**Richie B** · 11-09-2018, 10:56 PM

T./2nd Lt. George Frederick Gatenby, M.G. Corps.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in covering with his guns the withdrawal of infantry. On two occasions his skill and courage enabled these guns to cover the withdrawal of infantry by well controlled fire at very close range, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. During nine days' operations his unceasing devotion to duty was admirable.

Source

SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 24 SEPTEMBER, 1918. page 11295

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...11295/data.pdf

**Adrian Stevenson** · 11-10-2018, 07:30 AM

Very nice. Thanks to all for the research.

I had one come into work yesterday. I first saw it a few months back and now the lady has decided to sell. So it will go up for auction on Nov.22nd. It too is WW1 with a War and Victory Medal pair. The only problem is the officers name was Smith!

Cheers, Ade.