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№ 784

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11 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£160

A D.C.M. group of eight miniature dress medals attributed to Sergeant A. N. Redfern, North Staffordshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919; Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue; Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue, mounted for display, good very fine (8) £80-£100

D.C.M. London Gazette 15 January 1920:
‘For marked courage and initiative at Bagh, India, on 11 May 1919. He crept up and threw a bomb into the enemy trench and killed all the occupants. He then moved to the other flank, and threw four bombs. He then charged with his men, captured the trench, and killed all the occupants.’


Sold with some original letters named to the recipient; and copied research.