WWI, Victoria Cross, David Finlay Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), France

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This is a genuine vintage World War I Cinderella poster stamp issued by the British National War Savings Committee V.C. Series, honoring WWI recipients of The Victoria Cross: "On 4 November 1918 during the forcing of the Sambre-Oise Canal at the lock south of Catillon, France, Major Findlay was with the leading bridging and assaulting parties which came under heavy fire and the advance was stopped. Nevertheless, he collected what men he could and repaired the bridge, under incessant fire. Although wounded he continued with his task and after two unsuccessful efforts managed to place the bridge in position across the lock and was the first man across, remaining at this dangerous post until further work was completed. The family story goes that the reason Major Findlay crossed safely was because he was a slow runner. The Germans overcompensated their aim and thus missed him as he led his men across the bridge." The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 May 1919. p. 6083.
This is a genuine vintage World War I Cinderella poster stamp issued by the British National War Savings Committee,
V. C. Series:
"On 4 November 1918 during the forcing of the Sambre-Oise Canal at the lock south of
Catillon
, France, Major Findlay was with the leading bridging and assaulting parties which came under heavy fire and the advance was stopped. Nevertheless, he collected what men he could and repaired the bridge, under incessant fire. Although wounded he continued with his task and after two unsuccessful efforts managed to place the bridge in position across the lock and was the first man across, remaining at this dangerous post until further work was completed. The family story goes that the reason Major Findlay crossed safely was because he was a slow runner. The Germans overcompensated their aim and thus missed him as he led his men across the bridge."
The London Gazette
(Supplement). 13 May 1919. p. 6083.
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