Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Second Battle of Gaza’ D.C.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal W. McGroarty, 5th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (200875 Pte. -A.L. Cpl.- W. Mc.Groarty. 5/High: L.I.) edge bruising, very fine £700-£900

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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Dix Noonan Webb, July 2015.

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 May 1918.
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In a charge on the enemy’s position he was the first man to enter the enemy’s trenches, and when all his comrades had been driven back off the crest, he still remained, keeping up a continuous rate of rifle fire. He displayed exceptional courage and his coolness and devotion to duty afforded a splendid example to his comrades.’

William McGroarty attested for the Highland Light Infantry and served with the 1/5th Battalion during the Great War in the Balkan theatre of War from 2 July 1915, and was awarded the D.C.M. for his gallantry during the Second Battle of Gaza.