DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R. (7942 Pte. A. W. Kester, 2/Bedf. R.), contact marks, nearly very fine (1)

D.C.M., London Gazette, 26 June, 1916: 'For conspicuous gallantry as a runner during operations. He always volunteered to carry messages and carried them straight across the open at great risk to himself. He has shown the greatest pluck as a runner.'