Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to 2nd Corporal H. Liddle 176th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (102009 2. Cpl. H. Liddle. 176/Tlg: Co: R.E.) polished, otherwise nearly very fine £1,000-£1,400

D.C.M. London Gazette 27 July 1916:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and good work, notably on one occasion when, after the enemy had exploded a camouflet, he rescued a man from the foul gas with no rescue apparatus. Later, attempting further rescues, he nearly lost his own life.’

Hugh Liddle served in France and Flanders with the Royal Engineers from 8 June 1915.

Sold with copied D.C.M. Card and gazette entry.