Lot Archive

Lot

№ 282

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5 November 1991

Hammer Price:
£230

Three: Serjeant A. Frost, 2nd London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R. (G-67212 L.Sjt., R.Fus.); BRITISH WAR and VICTORY MEDALS (Sjt., 2-Lond.R.), mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (3)

D.C.M., London Gazette, 4 March, 1918, L/Sjt. A Frost (Thornton Heath). 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the officers and senior N.C.O. 's of his company had become casualties he took charge of the company and assisted in repulsing enemy counterattacks under heavy rifle and machine-gunfire. Throughout the whole operation he displayed great courage and coolness, which were an inspiration to the men of his company.'