Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant Major J. Douglas, 16th Battalion, Royal Scots, late Scottish Rifles, who was also Mentioned in Despatches

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (43723 Sjt: J. Douglas. 16/R. Scots.) edge bruising and light pitting, nearly very fine £600-£800

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as platoon commander and during a counter-attack, when he rallied the scattered units of several battalions, led them forward, and reached the desired objective. At a time when the shortage of officers was being severely felt, his services were invaluable, and his example inspired the greatest confidence.’

John Douglas attested for the Scottish Rifles at Motherwell, and served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 20 March 1915. Transferring to the 16th Battalion, Royal Scots, he was advanced Company Sergeant Major, and in addition to being awarded the D.C.M. was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 18 December 1917). He was disembodied on 19 February 1919.

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