Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘1918’ D.C.M. pair awarded to Corporal F. T. Hills, Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (90538 Cpl. F. T. Hills. 145/A.T. Coy. R.E.) surname partially officially corrected; British War Medal 1914-20 (90538 Cpl. F. T. Hills. R.E.) generally very fine or better (2) £500-£600

D.C.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of horse transport conveying supplies along forward roads. Many of his journeys were by night, and, though constantly under heavy fire, he always managed to deliver his supplies safely. He has done good work in the care of wounded animals.’

Frederick T. Hills was a native of Chelmsford. He served during the Great War with the Royal Engineers in the French theatre of war from 28 September 1915.