Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. pair awarded to Corporal R. G. Norton, Tank Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (97310 Pte. -L.Cpl.- R. G. Norton. 14/Tank Corps.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (97310 Cpl. R. G. Norton. Tank Corps.) good very fine (2) £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 5 December 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry during an attack at Quent-Drocourt Line on 2 September 1918. He drove his Tank with skill and determination, inflicting numerous casualties on the enemy until it was knocked out by a direct hit. Though suffering from severe shock he then drove a fresh Tank to the second objective, and, after having rallied, drove for the third time into actin to the assistance of the infantry. In attacking a factory which had held up the infantry, his Tank was knocked out, and he then assisted his Tank commander to establish a strong point, and by their fire forced a large body of enemy machine gunners to abandon the building. Throughout the day this non-commissioned officer showed marked courage, cheerfulness, and devotion to duty.’

Reginald Guy Norton attested for the Tank Corps at Abergavenny and was mobilised on 4 May 1917. He was posted from the Depot to the 14th Battalion on 3 October 1917, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front. Promoted Corporal on 19 September 1918, he was appointed Acting Sergeant on 17 April 1919, and was discharged on 31 March 1920.

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