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Auction: 22102 - Orders, Decorations and Medals e-Auction VI - e-Auction
Lot: 478

A Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant E. Highgate, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment,

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8935 Sjt E. Highgate. 2/Welsh. R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (8935 Pte E. Highgate. 2/Welsh R.); British War and Victory Medals (8935 Sjt. E. Highgate. Welsh. R.), mounted as worn, pitting and minor wear overall, very fine (4)

D.C.M. London Gazette 2 December 1919:

‘For great gallantry and brilliant leadership near Wassigny on 18-10-1918, when in command of a Platoon in the attack. He showed throughout great initiative and power of command, while his utter disregard of personal danger was a fine example to all under him. Throughout he was on the forefront, and though this involved crossing a heavy barrage, he succeeded in capturing a battery of guns together with their personnel. The fine work done by his platoon that day mainly due to his dash, ability and courage.’

Evan Edward Highgate was born at Pontypridd, Glamorgan in 1887, the son of George and May Highgate. He joined the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment before 1911 along with his younger brother William, and entered the war on 13 August 1914. Highgate joined 3rd Battalion, Welsh Regiment at some stage prior to 1916 serving with ‘I’ Company with the rank of Corporal on 4 January 1916.

His brother had joined him in France and later transferred to 17th Battalion but was seriously wounded on 31 August 1917 and died on 1 September, he is buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt. Highgate survived the war with the rank of Sergeant; sold together with copied research including census data, a war diary entry for the 17th Battalion, Welsh Regiment and M.I.C. along with copied research including photographs of the recipient and his brother with handwritten research a citation.


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Sold for
£1,500

Starting price
£600