Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Private G. E. Lord, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, who was killed in action in March 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7010 Pte. G. E. Lord. 1/Linc: Regt.); 1914 Star, with clasp (7101 Pte. G. E. Lord. 1/Linc” R.); British War Medal (7101 Pte. G. E. Lord. Linc. R.) very fine (3) £600-700

D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1916:

‘For conspicuous bravery and devotion; he attended the wounded of various regiments throughout the day, under very heavy shell, machine-gun and rifle fire, constantly exposing himself to the greatest risks in bringing in wounded soldiers who were lying in the open.’

George Edward Lord was born in Leeds and served with the B.E.F. in France from 13 August 1914. He was killed in action on 19 March 1916, and is buried in Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres.