Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ October 1918 D.C.M. group of five awarded to Private C. H. Clark, 36th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, late Hertfordshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (316318 Pte. C. H. Clark. 36/North’d Fus:) official correction to rank; 1914 Star, with clasp (1599 Pte. C. M. Clark. 1./1 Herts: R.) note second initial but as per roll; British War and Victory Medals (1599 Pte. C. H. Clark. Herts. R.); Imperial Service Medal, G.V.R., Circular issue, 1st ‘coinage head’ issue (Henry Clark) this in case of issue, the first four mounted as worn, very fine, the last extremely fine (5) £1,000-£1,400

D.C.M. London Gazette 12 March 1919; citation published 2 December 1919:
‘On the morning of the 14th October, 1918, to the south-west of Wez Macquart, when strong patrols were sent forward to see if the enemy held the ridge, his platoon surprised the enemy, and were unable to withdraw when they had gained their information. He was in charge of a section of Lewis gunners, and in addition to his leadership and resource, his personal gallantry was most marked. Later, when his team had to use their rifles, he took charge, and entirely on his own worked the Lewis gun always in a position to do most damage. After being wounded he still carried on.’

I.S.M. London Gazette 18 May 1936: ‘Clark, Henry, Fitter, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.’

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