A Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant F. Brockbank, Cheshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (267965 Sjt. F. Brockbank, 6/Ches. R. - T.F.); British War and Victory Medals (15164 Sjt., Ches. R.), the last two in original card box of issue, minor official correction to number on the first, extremely fine (3) £700-900

D.C.M. London Gazette 6 February 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on the final objective he took command of his company and handled it with great success. Having reached his objective, he dug in and consolidated in an excellent tactical position, and, in spite of every effort of the enemy to regain it, held it until relieved. He displayed the utmost coolness under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and by his fearless and cheerful manner set a splendid example to his men.’

Sold with original 39th Division commendation card, dated 13 October 1917:

‘The Major-General Commanding the 39th Division wishes to place on record his appreciation of your conspicuous gallantry east of Ypres on 20 September 1917, when you took command of your company and captured and held your objectives despite every effort of the enemy to retake them.’