Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Temporary Captain F. W. Crate, Royal Garrison Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (23632 Sjt: F. W. Crate. 1/S. Bty: R.G.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (23632 Sjt. F. W. Crate. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. F. W. Crate.) toned, nearly extremely fine (4) £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 18 February 1915; citation published 1 April 1915:
‘Serjeant F. W. Crate, 1st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery.
For gallantry and ability on all occasions in action. Has been an example in zeal and cheerfulness.’

Frederick William Crate served in France with the 1st Siege Battery R.G.A. from 17 September 1914. He was commissioned on 29 December 1915, and ended the war in the rank of Temporary Captain.