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A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M., 1917 ‘Western Front’ M.M. pair awarded to Lewis Gunner, Lance Corporal C. D. Gladwin, West Yorkshire Regiment, late 9th (Service) Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, who was wounded in action at Corbehem, 12 October 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (63056 L. Cpl. C. D. Gladwin. M.M. 3/W. York: R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (20288 Pte C. D. Gladwin. 9/York: R.) edge bruising, nearly very fine (2) £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 2 December 1919:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and tenacity at Corbehem on the 12th October, 1918. He encouraged his Lewis-gun team forward under heavy fire, and finally secured a position commanding the bridge over the Scarpe Deviation, and inflicted heavy casualties upon the enemy, whose harassing fire was becoming extremely troublesome. When his No. 1 was wounded, he immediately took his place and kept the gun in action for a considerable time, during which he himself was wounded.’

M.M. London Gazette 17 December 1917.

Charles D. Gladwin was a native of West Hartlepool. He served during the Great War with the 9th (Service) Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment on the Western Front (entitled to Great War pair). Gladwin subsequently transferred to the 3rd Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment.