A Great War 1915 ‘Gallipoli’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant G. J. Silvester, Manchester Regiment, who was wounded at Gallipoli on 20 May 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (135 L. Cpl. G. J. Silvester. 1/9 Manch: Regt.- T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1358 Sjt. G. J. Silvester. Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (1358 Sjt. G. J. Silvester. Manch R.) good very fine (4) £700-£900

D.C.M. London Gazette 15 September 1915:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Although wounded on 20th May 1915, he continued to perform his duties, and showed the highest courage on 25th May in aiding wounded under fire.’