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Auction: 23001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 356

A ‘Western Front 1918’ D.C.M. group of six awarded to Battery Sergeant-Major G. Jakeman, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was treated for shell shock in October 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3327 B.S. Mjr: G. Jakeman. 25/Sge: By: R.G.A.); 1914-15 Star (3327. Sjt. G. Jakeman, R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (3327 Sjt. G. Jakeman. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (3327 B.S. Mjr. G. Jakeman. D.C.M. R.G.A.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R., (George Jakeman), mounted as worn, some pitting and contact wear, very fine (6)

D.C.M. London Gazette 13 June 1918:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during three months’ operations. Time after time this Warrant Officer’s pluck and tact have kept up the morale of N.C.O.’s and men, whose guns have been destroyed, or casualties incurred. He has on several occasions shown marked ability in control of the men.'

M.I.D. London Gazette 14 December 1917.

George Jakeman lived in east London and served in France from 31 August 1915. He continued to serve with this unit on the Western Front for the duration of the Great War, receiving hospital treatment for shell shock on 5 October 1917 while with the 25th Siege Battery. The next month, on 7 November 1917, he received a 'mention' for his distinguished services in the field. Despite clearly being heavily affected the intensity of the fighting, Jakeman continued to serve with the Battery and was awarded the D.C.M. in June 1918, likely for services during the German Spring Offensive. He is noted as having returned to London at the end of the War; sold together with his original, framed Mention-in-Despatches certificate named to him, a corresponding riband bar and copied research comprising an M.I.C., D.C.M. citation and Hospital Admissions book.

For his miniature Dress medals, please see Lot 480.

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Sold for
£950

Starting price
£420