WW1 Military Cross un-named as issued, presented in original...

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£500 - £500

WW1 Military Cross un-named as issued, presented in original case, tarnishing to reverse, plus miniature Military Cross with envelope from war office, generally extremely fine, includes copied LG, medical etc.

Lieutenant Frederick James Heasman was educated at Lancing College where he was in Seconds House from January 1907 to December 1908. He was promoted to Acting Captain on the 18th of April 1918 and was awarded the Military Cross in the Birthday Honours list 3rd June 1918. He relinquished the rank of Acting Captain on the 18th of April 1919 and was mentioned in despatches.
Shortly before WW2 a letter was received by the war office "Sir, I wish to offer my services in the event of war. During the last war I served with the Grenadier Guards and finished with the rank of Captain and received the M.C. I am not in the reserve and don't wish to join the Guards owing to expense. I am 44 years of age and have perfect health and single. I understand horses and am ready to serve wherever I am wanted."
I remain, Sir, yours faithfully F.J. Heasman.
Heasman was granted a short service commission in the Royal Artillery with the rank of Lieutenant and was posted to the 222nd Searchlight Training Unit. Unfortunately the following year he was taken ill with Cerebrospinal Meningitis and died at Stoke military hospital, Southport. (R)