MONTGOMERY, Sir Bernard Law, Viscount (1887-1976). Field Marshal.
Typewritten Document Signed ('B.L. Montgomery'), 1 page 4to, 29 March 1919. Sending to Lieutenant Colonel A.H. Maude a copy of the special order of the day issued by Major General Sir G.G. Gorringe on the occasion of the dispersal of the 47th (London) Division in France.
The cyclostyled order, 2 pages folio, was formerly attached by staple or pin at the top left-hand corner of the letter.
During the World War of 1914-1918 Montgomery had risen to become a brevet-major, had been mentioned in dispatches six times, wounded three times, and awarded the French croix de guerre.
£250 [No: 20747]
Typewritten Document Signed ('B.L. Montgomery'), 1 page 4to, 29 March 1919. Sending to Lieutenant Colonel A.H. Maude a copy of the special order of the day issued by Major General Sir G.G. Gorringe on the occasion of the dispersal of the 47th (London) Division in France.
The cyclostyled order, 2 pages folio, was formerly attached by staple or pin at the top left-hand corner of the letter.
During the World War of 1914-1918 Montgomery had risen to become a brevet-major, had been mentioned in dispatches six times, wounded three times, and awarded the French croix de guerre.
£250 [No: 20747]