Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘French theatre’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Battery Sergeant Major H. C. Cook, 173rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (L-5069 Sjt:-A.B.S. Mjr:- H. C. Cook. R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (L-5069 B.S. Mjr H. C. Cook. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (L-5069 W.O. Cl. II. H. C. Cook. R.A.) BWM suspension claw, re-pinned, generally very fine or better (4) £600-£800

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919 (citation appearing London Gazette 3 September 1919):

‘For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty over the period 25th February, 1918 to 17th September 1918, which includes the operations at St. Quentin in March, and the subsequent retreat. He acted continually as battery sergeant major at the guns, and on numerous occasions set a splendid example of coolness and courage under fire.’

Henry C. Cook was a native of Tring. He served during the Great War with the 173rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery in the French theatre of war from 26 November 1915.