Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Lance Bombardier G. W. Allen, Royal Horse Artillery, for his gallantry in rescuing wounded under fire near Gentelles on 2 April 1918, and again at Beaurevoir on 8 October 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (110931 L. Bmbr: G. W. Allen. R.H.A.) heavy pitting and edge bruising good fine £400-£500

D.C.M. London Gazette 5 June 1919; citation published 11 March 1920:
‘He has frequently shown great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gentelles, on 2nd April, 1918, the battery was withdrawing under heavy shell fire, and, seeing that a team in the rear had been hit, he promptly went back from his own detachment to help extricate the killed and wounded. Again, at Beaurevoir, on the evening of 8th October, 1918, when the head of the battery was severely bombed, he ran up to the front and rendered valuable service by his coolness and energy. Throughout his conduct has been of the highest order.’

George Washington Allen attested for the Royal Horse Artillery and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 December 1915, and was awarded his D.C.M. whilst serving with “H” Battery, 7th Brigade.

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