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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 395

(x) The mounted group of twelve miniature dress medals worn by Major F. H. Plummer, M.C., D.C.M., Royal Artillery

Military Cross, G.V.R.; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937; Efficiency Decoration, G.V.R., Territorial, silver and silver-gilt, with four 'G.VI.R.' Bars; Belgium, Albert Cross; Belgium, Somme Medal; Belgium, Flemish Cross, 3 clasps, Niewpoort, Diksmuide, Ieper, mounted as worn, good very fine (12)


Fred Harold Plummer initially served in the ranks as Sergeant and Battery Sergeant Major, Royal Field Artillery on the Western Front from 14 April 1915. He was awarded the D.C.M.:

'For conspicuous gallantry. When the wagon lines in the rear of the position were shelled, and several men and horses killed, Sergeant Plummer exhibited great courage and presence of mind in organising the horses and getting them away from the lines. He has consistently shown great cheerfulness and energy in his work since his arrival at the front' (London Gazette 11 March 1916, refers).

On being commissioned, he added the M.C. to his accolades:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was acting as F.O.O. and was heavily shelled during the day. He succeeded in maintaining communications and directing his battery's fire with great-effect. His information was of the utmost value' (London Gazette 26 July 1917, refers).

Awarded his Territorial Decoration in February 1932, he went on to serve with 102 Middlesex Home Guard Rocket Battery during the Second World War; sold with copied research.


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