Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Mesopotamia’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private G. Reid, 1st Battalion, Highland Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10269 Pte. G. Reid. 1/High: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (10269 Pte. G. Reid. High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (10269 Pte. G. Reid. High. L.I.) minor edge bruising, nearly very fine (4) £800-£1,000

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Highland Light Infantry.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 14 November 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied and organised the men near him, displaying great courage and determination. Later, he carried messages under heavy fire.’

George Reid attested for the Highland Light Infantry and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 30 November 1914. Subsequently proceeding to Mesopotamia, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for actions in April 1916.

Sold with copied Battalion War Diary and other research.