A Great War ‘Auxiliary Patrol’ D.S.M. awarded to Deck Hand J. C. Rising, Royal Naval Reserve, for services aboard H.M. Trawler Sweeper 1915-16

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (D.A.2897. J. C. Rising, Dk. Hd. R.N.R. Sweeper. Aux Patrol. 1915-6.) good very fine £500-£700

D.S.M. London Gazette 14 July 1916: ‘For distinguished services while engaged in mine sweeping in Home waters. Deckhand James Charles Rising, R.N.R., O.N. DA.2897.’

The recommendation states: ‘H.M.T. Sweeper, Auxiliary Patrol 1915-6. Service in the Auxiliary Patrol during the period 1 January 1915 to 31 January 1916. Carried out duties under extremely arduous and hazardous conditions of weather and exposure to enemy attack and mines with marked zeal, gallantry and success.’