Bill Brouillard Jr. Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 This group has been in my collection since 1995 and I thought I would share this with the group Honours for Operations off Terschelling on the 11th August, 1918. The KING (is) pleased to approve of the award of the following honour and decorations to the undermentioned Officers of Coastal Motor Boats in recognition of their gallantry during a reconnaissance of the West Frisian coast on the 11th August, 1918: To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Lieut.-Cdr. Anthony Launcelot Henry Dean Coke, R.N. During the course of the operation the Coastal Motor Boats were attacked by hostile aircraft, and, although greatly outnumbered, succeeded in bringing down two enemy aircraft. Lieut.-Cdr. Coke, who was Senior Officer of the flotilla, showed great determination, gallantry and courage in continuing his reconnaissance in spite of the presence of the enemy. The Coastal Motor Boats led by Lieut.- Cdr. Coke fought a very gallant action against superior odds, and continued to do so until all their ammunition was expended or their Lewis guns rendered useless by jambing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Exceptionally nice group, case and photograph, any ideas where his full size group now resides? Thanks for showing us. Regards, Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brouillard Jr. Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 On 18/06/2022 at 06:16, coldstream said: Exceptionally nice group, case and photograph, any ideas where his full size group now resides? Thanks for showing us. Regards, Simon. Not sure Simon - I saw them about 6 years ago in a Dix Noonan and Webb Catalog Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Thanks Bill, Had a quick search through DNW's online previous Lots record but couldn't find them, will have a better search after work. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Very nice Group I love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azyeoman Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 A wonderful gallantry group! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brouillard Jr. Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Thank you for your comments - I am pleased with this group not only for the heroism but the Craftsmanship of the British miniature medals. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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