Orders, Decorations and Medals

A ‘Cambrai’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private A. G. Ainger, 6th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and East Surrey Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (28934 Pte., 6/R. Dub. Fus.); 1914-15 Star Trio (14123 Pte., E. Surr. R.) edge bruise to the first, otherwise very fine (4)

D.C.M. London Gazette 2 December 1919. ‘On 18 October 1918 during the attack S. of Villiers Outreaux whilst in command of a Lewis gun section he showed conspicuous pluck and devotion to duty. Although wounded he carried on with his section and cleverly outflanked the enemy who were firing their field guns over open sights and poured Lewis gun fire amongst them. This gallant action and display of initiative immediately prevented many casualties to his comrades. He was subsequently badly wounded.’