The Ashantee War Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Auction Archive Squadron Royal Air Force: Distinguished

Squadron Royal Air Force: Distinguished Flying Cross

hallmarked

Service Records and Death Certificate

and quickly commenced work as an artillery co-operation unit over the Somme

49 mm x 63

The Ashantee War Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Auction Archive Squadron Royal Air Force: Distinguishedawarded to Quarter Master William Holloway, Royal Navy, H. M. S. Rattlesnake, who was wounded in an attack on our boats at Chamah, on the river Prah in August 1873. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, V. R., 2nd issue (W. Holloway Qr. Mr. R. N. Chamah) contact marks, otherwise very fine and scarce. Awards of the C. G. M. to Henry Burke, Captain of the Main Top, and William Holloway, Quarter Master, both of H. M. S. Rattlesnake, as per Captain Commerell? s