The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 2)

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (238582 J. T. Timlin, A.B. H.M.S. Forward 9-10 Oct. 1917) very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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D.S.M. London Gazette 24 April 1918 ‘The following awards have been approved for the evacuation of Thermi Aerodrome, Mityleni, on the 9th to 15th October 1917, which was carried out under a continuous bombardment by the enemy, and was effected entirely without casualties and without loss of stores.’

One D.S.O., one D.S.C., and four D.S.Ms were awarded for services on this occasion. The lot is sold with copies of the official Admiralty report on the operation.