Other Properties - Australian Groups

Lot 3667    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 21ST NOV)    Other Properties - Australian Groups

Estimate $5,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $4,600

FAMILY GROUP TO BROTHERS. (1) MC Group of Four to KIA: Military Cross (GRI); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. First medal mounted in frame so reverse not visible to see if named, 1670 Pte N.Dougall. 11/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut. N.Dougall. A.I.F. on last two medals.; (2) Trio: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 421580. F.W.Dougall. All medals impressed. The Military Cross and Memorial Plaque mounted in a frame, extremely fine, all the other medals extremely fine.

Together with WWI Memorial Plaque named to Norman Dougall.

MC: LG 18/6/1917, p6003; CAG 4/10/1917, p2629, to 2nd Lt N.Dougall 10Bn.

Recommendation: Near Louverval on the morning of 15th April 1917, Lieut. Dougall greatly distinguished himself during a strong attack launched against our lines by the enemy. After the posts in his immediate front had been wiped out, he organised and led forward a counter attack with conspicuous bravery and skill, driving back the enemy and undoubtedly saving the situation in this vicinity. He attacked a force of about 70 with his platoon of 30. His action caused considerable loss to the enemy and stemmed the onslaught. (Awarded MC by Lt-Gen Sir W.R.Birdwood)

Norman Dougall, warehouseman, age 28, born at Melbourne, Vic; Enl.14Jan1915 at Perth, WA, in 3 Refts 11Bn, with 3 years in Cadets; Emb.22Feb1915; to 10Bn at Gallipoli 04Aug1915; to Corporal 01Dec1915; to France 07Feb1916; to Sergeant 01Mar1916; to No.9 Officers Cadet Bn at Gailes, Ayrshire 02Aug1916; to 2 Lieutenant 23Oct1916; to 4 Cadet Training School 18Dec1916; to Lieutenant 17Mar1917; KIA 06May1917; Buried at Vaulx Australian Field Ambulance Cemetery, Vaulx-Vraucourt, near Bapaume, France.

In a letter written from Larkhill in England on 4 September 1917 by Norman's brother, Will (Andrew William Dougall who served as Lt James Davidson, was awarded the Military Cross and continued to use the name James Davidson until his death in 1941), to his father he recounts how Norman was awarded the Military Cross and in one section he writes, 'Both Col. Jacob and the Col. of 11th recommended him for the V.C. but he was awarded the M.C. Poor boy he never knew he had received it, but I know he cared nothing for rewards.' Dougall's commanding officer wrote, 'a finer, braver, or more honourable officer and gentleman never wore the King's uniform.'


Francis William Dougall, born 01Jul1910 at Turramurra, Sydney, NSW; Enl.28Feb1942 at Sydney, NSW; NOK wife, Mrs Alethea Dougall; Disch.11Sep1945 as Flying Officer ex 243 Squadron.

Norman Dougall and Francis William Dougall appear to be brothers based on information contained in the Service Files of the above named servicemen and on newspaper accounts of births and deaths in the Dougall family.

With research.