A Great War 1917 ‘Ypres’ D.C.M., M.M. group of four awarded to stretcher-bearer Corporal A. Trussler, 12th (Service) Battalion, East Surrey Regiment (Bermondsey)

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (32704 Pte A. Trussler. 12/E. Surr: R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (32704 Pte A. Trussler. 12/E. Surr: R.); British War and Victory Medals (32704 Cpl. A. Trussler. E. Surr. R.) suspension claw loose on BWM, generally nearly very fine or better (4) £1,600-£2,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 6 February 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of stretcher-bearers in an attack. He accompanied the battalion through the enemy barrage and attended the wounded under heavy fire. He remained at the Regimental Aid Post during the following day and later assisted in organising a party of bearers and dressed and evacuated many cases in the front line. He showed great courage and devotion to duty.’

M.M. London Gazette 28 September 1917.

Archibald Trussler was a native of Wimbledon. He served during the Great War with the 12th (Service) Battalion, East Surrey Regiment (Bermondsey) on the Western Front. There are several mentions of Trussler in The History of the 12th (Bermondsey) Battalion East Surrey Regiment, with the latter giving the award of his M.M. for operations around Hollebeke, Belgium, late July and early August 1917. The same publication also gives his D.C.M. as being for bravery during the Battle of Tower Hamlets, Ypres.

Sold with photograph of recipient in uniform, wearing medals.