Orders, Decorations and Medals

A D.C.M. group of eight to Sergeant A. Simpson, Lancashire Fusiliers, late King's Royal Rifle Corps

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R., unnamed; QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (634 Pte., K.R.R.C.); KING'S SOUTH AFRICA, 2 clasps; AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE 1902-56, 2 clasps, Somaliland 1902-04, Jidballi (4th K.R.R.); 1914-15 STAR TRIO (8522 Pte., Lan. Fus.); TERRITORIAL EFFICIENCY MEDAL, G.V.R. (Sjt, D.C.M., 6-Lan. Fus.) some contact wear but generally nearly very fine and scarce (8)

D.C.M., London Gazette, 2nd December, 1919: On 1 October 1918, near Gheluwe, he went out alone to reconnoitre the position of an enemy M.G. which was firing at his position. He worked forward over ground traversed by M.G. fire, shot two sentries, thoroughly reconnoitred the enemy position and, on his way back, shot a sniper who had been harassing his Platoon. He showed great courage and initiative. He has rendered excellent service.’