Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A fine Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ company runner’s D.C.M. group of five awarded to Private F. G. Bartram, 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7190 Pte F. G. Bartram. 1/Norf: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (7190 Pte F. G. Bartram. 1/Norf: R.); British War and Victory Medals (7190 Pte. F. G. Bartram. Norf. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1919-21 (5764979 Pte. F. G. Bartram, 2 Bn. Norf. R.); Romania, Kingdom, Medal for Bravery and Loyalty, 3rd Class, with crossed swords, bronze, slightly worn, nearly very fine, scarce (5) £1,400-£1,800

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919; citation published 11 March 1920:
‘During the operations in the Fôret de Mormal on 6th November, 1918, the manner in which he carried out his difficult duties was especially marked, delivering important messages under gas and high explosive shelling, and keeping up constant communication between his platoon and company headquarters.’

Romania, Medal for Bravery and Loyalty, 3rd Class London Gazette 20 September 1919.

Frederick George Bartram was born in Langmere, Norfolk. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment in the French theatre of war from 16 August 1914. Bartram was employed as a Company Runner for the operations in the Fôret de Mormal, 6 - 8 November 1918, and the following provides the remainder of his original recommendation for his D.C.M.:
‘On the night of the 7th and the morning of the 8th November 1918, when the Battalion had crossed the Sambre, this man again displayed the utmost gallantry and disregard for his personal safety, continually carrying messages under shell and machine gun fire. The devotion to duty and great courage shown by Private Bartram has been an inspiring example to the men of his Company.’

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