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A Great War 'Western Front' D.C.M. group of three awarded to Gunner H. Watts, 211th...
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Gunner H. Watts, 211th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, for conspicuous gallantry near Beaudignies on 4 November 1918 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (815137 Gnr: H. Watts. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (815137 Gnr. H. Watts. R.A.) minor edge bruise to DCM, nearly extremely fine (3) £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 February 1919; citation published 9 January 1920: ‘Near Beaudignies, on 4th November, 1918, the battery was heavily shelled, and the entire personnel of the battery, except two other ranks, became casualties. He took charge, and kept his gun firing until it was put out of action. His courage and devotion to duty were admirable.’ Sold with the original 42nd Division card announcing the award of the D.C.M., with Recommendation which is slightly longer but substantially similar to the official citation, mounted in a glazed frame.
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Gunner H. Watts, 211th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, for conspicuous gallantry near Beaudignies on 4 November 1918 Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (815137 Gnr: H. Watts. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (815137 Gnr. H. Watts. R.A.) minor edge bruise to DCM, nearly extremely fine (3) £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 February 1919; citation published 9 January 1920: ‘Near Beaudignies, on 4th November, 1918, the battery was heavily shelled, and the entire personnel of the battery, except two other ranks, became casualties. He took charge, and kept his gun firing until it was put out of action. His courage and devotion to duty were admirable.’ Sold with the original 42nd Division card announcing the award of the D.C.M., with Recommendation which is slightly longer but substantially similar to the official citation, mounted in a glazed frame.
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