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Auction: 1006 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 23

A Great War ´1918´ D.C.M. Group of Three to Driver F.J. Barnes, Royal Horse Artillery a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (139966 Dvr: F.J. Barnes. ´T´ By: 14/A. Bde: R.H.A.) b) British War and Victory Medals (139966 Dvr: F.J. Barnes. R.A.), good very fine (3) Estimate £ 500-600 D.C.M. London Gazette 15.11.1918 139966 Dvr. F. J. Barnes, R.H.A. (South Norwood) ´For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a shell killed or wounded the five other signallers with him and broke the telephone he ran back, and, after being knocked down by another shell, got another telephone and opened up communication with the observation post. His cool determination and devotion to duty were beyond praise.´

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