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Sergeant-Major Darren Leigh MC, 1st Battalion The Queens Lancashire Regiment by David Rowlands.
On 9th August 2003 there was widespread and violent disorder across Basrah due to fuel and electricity shortages. In the suburb of At Tannumah a large crowd gathered outside the Iraqi police station. While his company commander sought support from the Iraqi police, Company Sergeant-Major Leigh, with only some 30 soldiers and three vehicles, faced a crowd 300 strong. The rioters were throwing a hail of bricks, then surged forward in an attempt to overwhelm the police station. Sergeant-Major Leighs small force held them back, but came under small arms fire from gunmen behind the crowd. Despite the disparity in numbers, and sensing that his small party of Queens Lancashires were isolated on the far bank of the Shatt Al Arab, with reinforcement unlikely, Sergeant-Major Leigh seized the initiative by rapidly advancing into the crowd to disperse them. One of three grenades thrown by the Iraqis wounded him in the legs. Despite his injuries he led his 30 men in the subsequent baton charge against the mob, which so unnerved the rioters that they were forced to withdraw and eventually disperse as darkness fell. For his quick thinking, courage under fire, and determination despite his wounds, Sergeant-Major Leigh was awarded the Military Cross.
Signed special edition prints. Image size 23.5 inches x 14 inches (60cm x 36cm). Price £70.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23.5 inches x 14 inches (60cm x 36cm). Price £115.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
ITEM CODE DHM1631
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Gallipoli by Charles Dixon.
Although a very brown picture, it shows the Lancashire Regiment, coming of the beaches during the Gallipoli Campaign.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (59cm x 36cm). Price £34.00
ITEM CODE DHM0215
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Landing troops From the River Clyde at V Beach Gallipoli Peninsula by Charles Dixon RA.
Image size 8.5 inches x 6.5 inches (21cm x 16cm) . Price £51.00
One copy available with slight tear on side, just touching actual image. Image size 8.5 inches x 6.5 inches (21cm x 16cm). Price £
ITEM CODE ANT0139
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Victoria Cross Winners, W Beach Lancashire Landing. Gallipoli, 25th April 1915 by Stuart Liptrot.
ndividuals shown: Captain Richard R Willis, Captain Cuthbert Bromley, Sergeant Frank E Stubbs, Lance Corporal John E Grimshaw, Private William S Keneally and Sergeant Alfred J Richards.
Image size 11 inches x 14 inches (28cm x 36cm) . Price £37.00
Limited edition of 50 artists proofs. Image size 11 inches x 14 inches (28cm x 36cm). Price £43.00
ITEM CODE LI0014
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The Kings Own Lancashire Regiment by Harry Payne.
Open edition print. Image size 7 inches x 12 inches (18cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE UN0017
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Gallipoli by Charles Dixon
Although a very brown picture, it shows the Lancashire Regiment, coming
of the beaches during the Gallipoli Campaign
Landing troops From the
River Clyde at V
Beach Gallipoli Peninsula by Charles Dixon RA The landing from the River Clyde at V Beach, Gallipoli Peninsula
was begun early in the morning of 25th April. As the vessel made her way
to the spot where she was to be beached the British warships began to
shell the shore batteries. No sooner had she grounded than doors cut in
her sides were thrown open to let out the 2,000 men she was carrying.
Many were shot as they rushed down the platform onto the lighters, and
as those in the picket boats which the River Clyde had towed, jumped
into the shallow water, they came under a storm of shot and shell,
besides which they had to force their way through three lines of wire
entanglements and a maze of trenches. The greatest bravery was shown by
all and no less than 6 VC's were gained in the undertaking.
Victoria Cross Winners,
W Beach Lancashire Landing. Gallipoli, 25th April 1915 by S Liptrot
Individuals shown:
Captain Richard R Willis, Captain Cuthbert Bromley, Sergeant Frank E
Stubbs, Lance Corporal John E Grimshaw, Private William S Keneally and
Sergeant Alfred J Richards.
Private Kenneth Cross, 1st Battalion The
Queens Lancashire Regiment Winning the Military Medal Belfast 1973 by
David Rowlands
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