Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Corporal H. J. Croome, IV Corps Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (13064 Cpl. H. J. Croome. IV. C.C. Bn. A.C.C.) minor official correction to unit, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce £500-600

51 awards of the D.C.M. to the Army Cyclist Corps for World War One.

D.C.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918:

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. rendered conspicuously good service during heavy fighting, lasting some eight days. His duties rendered it necessary for him to remain constantly in the open, in order to keep in touch with the movements of the enemy, during which time he was almost continuously under heavy hostile shell fire. His courage and devotion to duty were worthy of the highest praise.’

H. Jessie Croome served in France from 16 March 1915. His Medal Index Card also shows award of a Military Medal.