A Great War ‘Salonika’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Lance-Corporal Ellis Slack, 13th Battalion, Manchester Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7906 L. Cpl. E. Slack. 13/Manch: R.); 1914-15 Star (7906 Pte. E. Slack. Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (7906 A. Cpl. E. Slack. Manch. R.); Serbia, Cross of Karageorge, 1st class with swords, good very fine (5) £1000-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Julian Johnson Collection.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 26 July 1917:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy gained a footing in our trench he at once organised a bombing party and drove them out, inflicting losses. His prompt action undoubtedly relieved the situation.’

Cross of Karageorge London Gazette 28 January 1918.

Ellis Slack enlisted on 23 September 1914 and went with the 13th Manchesters to France on 7 September 1915 and thence to Salonika in November 1915. Returning to France in July 1918, he was discharged on 13 August 1918. Sold with copied gazette entries, m.i.c. and D.C.M. card.