Auction Catalogue

8 December 1994

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 426

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8 December 1994

Hammer Price:
£180

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R. (306826 A.C.Q.M. Sjt. J. Lever, 1/8 Lan. Fus.) nearly very fine

D.C.M., London Gazette, 11 March, 1920. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from March 1917 to November 1918, particularly during the period 16 September to 11 November 1918 as platoon Sergeant. On one occasion at Beauregard Dovecote, he was entirely responsible for the capture of over 30 prisoners. His initiative has been of much support to his company commander.'