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Auction: 20002 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Space Exploration
Lot: 551

A good Passchendaele 1917 D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant-Major A. V. Draper, Northumberland Fusiliers, for his gallantry in leading an attack when all the Officers of his Company had been killed

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (292691 C. S. Mjr: A. V. Draper. 7.Nth'd: Fus: - T.F..), good very fine

D.C.M. London Gazette 28 March 1918:

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reorganising the Company after all the Officers had been killed, continuing the attack and holding a very forward position. On receipt of orders he managed to bring his men out of action, though practically surrounded.'

Albert Victor Draper, a native of Watford, served with the 7th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was decorated for his fine actions displayed during their attack around Houthulst Forest on 26 October 1917; sold together with copied MIC and file of research.

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Sold for
£650

Starting price
£550