Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War D.C.M., M.M. group of five awarded to Lance-Corporal R. S. Paul, 13th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (C-7740 Pte.-L.Cpl., 13/K.R. Rif. C.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (C-7740 Pte., D.C.M. 13/K.R. Rif. C.); British War and Victory Medals (C-7740 Pte., K.R. Rif. C.); French Croix de Guerre 1914-1918, extremely fine (5) £600-800

D.C.M. London Gazette 26 June 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. Though the enemy penetrated into the support line behind him, he maintained his position in the front line trench under intense fire, and used his Lewis gun with great effect. He displayed magnificent courage and leadership.’

M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919.