Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Moislain’s Ridge, 4-5 March 1917’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant T. Hole, 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6136 L. Sjt: T. Hole. 2/R. Berks: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (6136 Pte. T. Hole. 2/R. Berks: R.); British War and Victory Medals (6136 Sjt. T. Hole. R. Berks. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (6136 Sjt. T. Hole. D.C.M. R. Berks. R.) contact marks and polished, otherwise nearly very fine (5) £1,200-£1,600

D.C.M. London Gazette 11 May 1917:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In spite of heavy hostile fire, he kept his men at work consolidating the captured trench.’
Annotated gazette states: ‘Moislain’s Ridge, 4-5 March 1917’.

Thomas Hole served with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, in France from 5 November 1914.

Sold with copied research including D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards, annotated Gazette, and extracts from the regimental history.