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Auction: 22075 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 101

A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Sapper J.W. Wilson, 174th Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers, for bravery in rescuing three comrades during a mining operation

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (82966 Sapr J. W. Wilson. 174 / Tlg: Co: R.E.), very fine

D.C.M. London Gazette 24 June 1916:

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in rescuing three comrades who had been overcome by the explosions of a mine.'

174th Tunnelling Company were based at the Somme from July 1915 - October 1916 and supported the infamous Summer Offensive in that sector, with this Company in particular being responsible for placing four 500lb mines at 'Mametz West'.

Sold with three card index notes, stating: "One of a group of 3, BWM & VM bought by WHB, Baldwin Nov: 46, £3-3-0. WHB has taken the BWM & VM to Singapore to use instead of his own as the ribbons were better!!"

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Sold for
£1,700