Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to stretcher-bearer Sergeant F. Parnwell, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (15512 Sjt: F. Parnwell. 1/G. Gds.); 1914 Star, with loose clasp (15512 L. Cpl F. Parnwell. 1/G. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (15512 Sjt. F. Parnwell. G. Gds.) very fine (4) £800-£1,000

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

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D.C.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher-bearer. In carrying out his duties in the trenches and in action he has invariably shown himself cool, resourceful and diligent, and with a complete disregard for personal danger. The wonderful spirit shown by the stretcher-bearers of the battalion reflects the greatest credit on this non-commissioned officer.’

Frank Parnwell was a native of Chiswick, London. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards in the French theatre of war from 6 October 1914. Parnwell joined the Metropolitan Police after the war.

Sold with three fine photographs of recipient in uniform.