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Auction: 15001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 544

1914 Star (L-8849 Pte. J.G. Smith. 1/E. Kent R.), nearly very fine

D.C.M. London Gazette 3.9.1918 18891 Cpl. J.G. Smith, M.G.C. (Ashford)
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action in charge of two guns. He remained in position till the infantry had retired, firing direct at the advancing enemy till most of his ammunition was expended and causing heavy casualties. He then retired and took up another position, using up the remainder of his ammunition on the advancing infantry at close range. He has been out four years, and has invariably set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'

L-8849 Corporal J.G. Smith, D.C.M., enlisted in the East Kent Regiment and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 7.9.1914; transferred to the Machine Gun Corps with the new service number 18891, and awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry on the Western Front.

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