Medals from the Collection of Major R. C. Mcduell

A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant Major F. Hughes, 5th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (110254 C.S. Mjr., 5/Can. M. Rif. Bn.) extremely fine £350-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Major R. C. Mcduell.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 19 August 1916. ‘For conspicuous bravery and resource during an engagement when he led his men with great courage, to new positions under very heavy fire. After being himself wounded, he remained directing and controlling his men, and giving a splendid example of devotion to duty.’