Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Corporal J. Edwards, Royal Lancaster Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (23531 L.Cpl. J. Edwards. 1/4 R. Lanc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (23531 Cpl. J. Edwards. R. Lanc. R.) edge bruising and minor contact marks, polished, very fine (4) £600-£800

D.C.M. London Gazette 15 November 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an advance. When all his men had become casualties he collected some others, and carried out his orders, making a successful reconnaissance of part of the enemy’s position. On returning, he brought a captured trench mortar into action and fired it until all the ammunition was expended. He showed great courage and resource throughout.’

Sold together with the following family medal:
British War Medal 1914-20 (22232 Pte. W. Edwards. R. Lanc. R.) polished, very fine