A Great War ‘Western Front’ 1916 D.C.M. awarded to Acting Corporal W. Pateman, 28 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (46819 A. Cpl. W. Pateman. 28/Bde: R.F.A.) nearly extremely fine £500-£700

D.C.M. London Gazette 20 October 1916:

‘For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When all the lines were cut he acted as runner to Brigade Headquarters. On another occasion a shell burst so near him, when he was repairing a line, that he was picked up in the crater, but he refused to go back till ordered to do so, having spent twelve hours trying to maintain communications.’

William Pateman served in France with 28th Brigade R.F.A. from 19 August 1914. He transferred to the Royal Engineers on 28 May 1917.

Sold with copied D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards.