The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late Major David Evans, T.D.

An unusual Great War ‘non combattant’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant C. F. Claxton, 6th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (50325 Sjt., No. 2. Sec., 6/Div. A.C., R.F.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (50325 Bmbr., R.F.A.); British War Medal 1914-20 (50325 B.Q.M. Sjt., R.A.); France, Medaille Militaire, first with repair to suspension, polished, therefore good fine and better (4) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late Major David Evans, T.D..

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D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1916 ‘For exceptionally good and hard work in the Orderly Room of the Divisional Ammunition Column. It was in a great measure due to his ability and energy that the supply was so regular and demands so promptly dealt.’

French Medaille Militaire London Gazette 1 May 1917.