Lot 115
A Second World War Anzio M.M. group of four to Acting Corporal W.G.Wood, Seaforth Highlanders,
20 April 2011, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £2,115 inc. premium
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A Second World War Anzio M.M. group of four to Acting Corporal W.G.Wood, Seaforth Highlanders,
Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2820786 A.Cpl.W.G.Wood. Seaforth.); Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal. With a minor unofficial Coronation Medal. A couple of light scratches, otherwise good very fine. (5)
Footnotes
M.M. London Gazette 21.9.1944.
L/C Wood was commanding a section when his pl, defending a vital locality in the Anzio beachhead was heavily attacked by the enemy on 17th April 1944. In his initial onslaught the enemy succeeded in gaining a footing in his section position, but in close hand-to-hand fighting every German was either killed or wounded; L/c Wood himself accounting for 3. When the enemy renewed his attack later in the day L/c Wood was wounded, but he continued in comd of his section, and controlled and directed their fire to such good effect that the enemy's determined and persistent efforts to gain a foothold in his position were completely frustrated. Only when it was clear that the enemy had finally abandoned his attack did L/c Wood retire to the Coy HQ to have his wound dressed, but; refusing to go to the RAP he took comd of a 2" Mortar group and continued to harass the enemy with well directed fire. Throughout the day L/c Wood showed a skill, courage and devotion to duty which was an inspiration to all.