Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant Henry Smith, 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, an ‘Old Contemptible’ who went to France in August 1914, and who was killed in action in August 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (13323 Sjt: H. Smith. 3/Worc: R.) extremely fine £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When two successive patrols had been forced to evacuate a farm, he volunteered to go out and burn down the farm. He did this successfully under heavy fire, and thereby prevented the enemy from occupying a most important position.’

Henry Smith was born at Bewdley, Worcestershire, and enlisted at Kidderminster. He entered the war as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, and served in France and Flanders from 12 August 1914. He was killed in action on 8 August 1918, and is buried in Choques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.