Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant W. P. Powell, 1/2nd North Midland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2324 Sjt. W. P. Powell, 1/2 N. Mid. F.A. R.A.M.C. - T.F.), extremely fine £400-500

D.C.M. London Gazette 22 September 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry in charge of bearers, frequently close up to the enemy’s wire, and in the open, under heavy artillery fire. On two occasions enemy patrols were encountered, who fired on his party, but he continued, with great coolness and courage, to carry on his work.’

1/2nd North Midland Field Ambulance formed part of 46th (North Midland) Division, which was heavily engaged on the Somme.