Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Acting Company Sergeant Major J. Jones, 4th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5308 A.C.S. Mjr: J. Jones. 1/4 R. W. Fus: - T.F.) slight contact marks, edge bruising affecting the top part of surname and bottom part of battalion, otherwise very fine £700-£900

D.C.M. London Gazette 25 November 1916.
‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a valuable reconnaissance in daylight under heavy fine. Later, he showed great courage and determination in organising and superintending the work of his company. He has previously done fine work.’

Joseph Jones attested into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was advanced Sergeant. He served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 4th Battalion from 6 November 1914 and was advanced Acting Company Sergeant Major.

Sold with copied Medal Index Card, copied medal roll extracts, and copied citation.