A Great War D.C.M. and Second Award Bar pair awarded to Gunner C. Edwards, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (93304 Gnr: C. Edwards. R.F.A.); British War Medal 1914-20 (93304 Gnr. C. Edwards. R.A.) good very fine (2) £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 1 May 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed marked courage and coolness in repairing telephone wires in the open under a heavy fire. It was due to his determination and energy that communications were successfully maintained throughout the day. He also assisted another battery by taking up wire to its observation post under an intense fire. His devotion to duty was most praiseworthy.’

D.C.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 27 June 1919 (Mesopotamia):
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Benagadi, near Baku, on 31st August 1918. When acting as telephonist to his F.O.O. he frequently left his trench to repair the telephone wires in the open, though the enemy were sweeping our position with heavy fire. Later, when our line was compelled to withdraw, he again established communications, and although wounded in the neck continued at duty until the severity of his wound forced him to withdraw.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 12 March 1918.

Charles Edwards first entered the Egyptian theatre of war on 14 July 1915.

Sold with copied D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards which show that replacement medals were issued in September 1962.