Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front 1918’ D.C.M. and M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant W. Williams, 13th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (4787 Sjt: W. Williams. M.M. 13/K.R. Rif: C.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (4787 Sjt. W. Williams. 13/K.R. Rif: C.); British War and Victory Medals (4787 Sjt. W. Williams. K.R. Rif. C.) mounted for display, good very fine (4) £1,800-£2,200

D.C.M. London Gazette 12 March 1919; citation published 2 December 1919:
‘For most conspicuous gallantry and good work during the attack on Louvignies-lez-Quesnoy, 4th November, 1918. He volunteered to go forward with the leading wave to establish the signal communication. Whilst advancing with his section an enemy machine-gun post was suddenly encountered. He rushed this post single-handed and captured the crew. He then laid the line, which he mended three times in one hour under heavy shelling.’

M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919.

Sold with original Character Certificate and Routine Orders announcing award of D.C.M., together with copied research including extracts from battalion War Diary.