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Auction: 19002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 231

A Great War D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Sergeant A. J. Coles, Somerset Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6412 Sjt: A. J. Cole. 1/Som: L. I.); 1914 Star, with clasp (6412 Pte. A. J. Coles. 1./Som: L. I.); British War and Victory Medals (6412 Sjt. A. J. Coles. Som. L. I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (5663830 Sjt. A. J. Coles. Som. L. I.), note surname spelling on first, contact marks and pitting, nearly very fine (7)

D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1918:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations he set a fine example under trying conditions and on one occasion, when he was badly wounded, displayed great pluck and determination in remaining at duty.'

Alfred J. Coles, a native of Nenhin, Bristol landed with the 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry on 30 August 1914 as a Private. Having been promoted and awarded the D.C.M. by the War's end, he was latterly awarded this L.S. & G.C. in 1921.

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