Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant Major A. T. Jeffcock, 11th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 23 March 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (S-3014 C.S. Mjr: A. T. Jeffcock. 11/Rif: Bde:); Memorial Plaque (Alfred Thomas Jeffcock) good very fine (2) £700-£900

D.C.M. London Gazette 24 October 1917; citation published 26 January 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reorganised and got forward parties carrying bridges for the crossing of a stream during an advance, when they had got into difficulties owing to the heavy ground. It was largely owing to his example and personal effort that the attacking troops were able to cross the river. After the crossing, when the left of his company was held up, he showed great initiative in rallying the men and leading them forward successfully and consolidating the position under heavy machine-gun fire. He set a magnificent example to the men.’

Alfred Thomas Jeffcock was born in Aynho, Northamptonshire, and attested for the Rifle Brigade at Westminster. He served with the 11th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 21 July 1915, and having been advanced Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant Major) was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was killed in action on 23 March 1918; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.

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