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Auction: 20002 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Space Exploration
Lot: 556

A 1918 D.C.M. awarded to Battery Quarter-Master Sergeant F. Pearcy, Royal Horse Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (43535 B.Q.M.Sjt. F. Pearcy. R.H.A.), contact marks, very fine

D.C.M. London Gazette 10 January 1920:

'On 8th October 1918, near Premont he was in charge of the wagon lines which were suddenly subjected to heavy shell fire. He showed great coolness and contempt for danger, and succeeded in bringing away a number of horses. Later on the same day, when the same thing occured, he took up his position in the most exposed place and took charge. By his fine example and personal gallantry he instilled confidence in all ranks.'

Frederick Pearcy was born in Penge and served with 'Y' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery in 1911. Living in Norwich, he served in Egypt from 30 March 1915 and post-War saw action in North West Persia; sold with copied Gazette entry and 1911 Census.

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£480