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Auction: 20002 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Space Exploration
Lot: 558

A Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Private P. S. Morrill, Army Service Corps (Motor Transport), attached to 14th Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery at the time of his award

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (M2-183996 Pte. P. S. Morrill. M.T. A.S.C.), mounted for wear on a safety pin; British War and Victory Medals (M2-183996 Pte. P. S. Morrill. A.S.C.), , nearly extremely fine housed in a G. Edwards, 105 King Street, Hammersmith box (3)

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as a runner. Though slightly gassed and once blown over by a shell and severely hurt, he repeatedly carried messages through heavy shell fire, and continued his duties for three days until completely worn out. His splendid efforts were invaluable.'

Percy Steele Morrill was born at Fulham in 1893 and was listed as a Clerk at a Sauce Manufacturer in 1911. Married in 1913 whilst living at Philbeach Gardens, Earls Court, he served in France and was awarded his decoration near Holnon Wood over the course of three remarkable days dodging shells as a runner. Returned home, he died in Fulham in 1968; sold with named box lids of issue.

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Estimate
£700 to £900

Starting price
£550