British War Medal (CAPT. R.H. GLENISTER.); Victory Medal (CAPT. R.H. GLENISTER.); Defence Medal; Belgian Croix de Guerre - unnamed as awarded with original award scroll.
Robert Glenister was born in Bedford, Bedfordshire on 11 June 1894. He saw service in WWI as a Captain with the Royal Field Artillery, going to France on 19 January 1917. He was reported Wounded in Action on 22 September 1917 and was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre whilst a Lieutenant with the 96th Artillery Brigade - the announcement of which appeared in the London Gazette of 2 September 1919. This was for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. The accompanying scroll reads (translated)
"Kingdom of Belgium. The Ministry of National Defence. It is the Honour to inform Lieutenant Glenister, Robert Henry, 96th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) That by Royal Warrant on 27th February 1920, Number 6772, the War Cross has been awarded to him on 13 December 1918. Particularly for his courage and dedication during the Flanders offensive."
Glenister went on to make a name for himself as an active member of the Sundon Parish Council. The 1939 Register records him as living at Sear Farm, Harlington Road, Upper Sandon, Luton where he was described as an Electrical Draughtsman (he was employed by the local council). He was also mentioned as being an ARP Warden - for this reason earning the Defence Medal.
A undated press cutting (included), which would appear to have been published shortly after his death on 7 January 1955 refers to him having lived in Sundon for over 30 years. He also worked a 40 acre smallholding with the aid of one of his sons - this was Sear Farm where he passed away.
Medals are in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with some research. Groups with the original CdeG scroll are scarce.
