Orders, Decorations and Medals

A fine Great War 1914 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant J. D. Burton, 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9694 L. Cpl., 1/E. York. Regt.); 1914 Star, with clasp (9694 L. Cpl., 1/E. York. R.) first initial given as ‘T’ on this medal; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (9694 Sjt., E. York. R.) good very fine (4) £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 10 March 1915 ‘For coolness and resource near Vieux Berquin on 14 October 1914. When carrying orders, he succeeded in avoiding a German cavalry patrol. On the 19th October he was brought to notice for gallantry in carrying messages on several occasions under fire.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 17 February 1915.

John Diggesson Burton served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 8 September 1914. Sold with copy m.i.c. which shows entitlement to Silver War Badge (9 January 1919, aged 25).