Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War ‘Amiens’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Staff Sergeant A. J. Henson, 3rd Carrier Company, Tank Corps, late Devon Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (110410 S.Sjt., Tank C.) part of service number officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (11453 C.Sjt., Devon R.) good very fine (3)

D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1920. The following details are taken from Tank Corps Book of Honour: ‘During the operations in front of Amiens, from 8th to 16th August, 1818, he rendered assistance to the tank when in difficulties. On 29th September, at Bellecourt, it was largely due to his efforts that 14 out of 15 tanks were able to rally after the action. His gallantry and determination in action throughout greatly assisted the success of his company.’