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Auction: 4014 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 139

A Great War D.C.M. Group of Four to Gunner J.W. Mantle, Royal Field Artillery Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (73017 Gnr: J.W. Mantle C. 63/Bde: R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, good very fine (4) Estimate £ 450-550 D.C.M. London Gazette 28.3.1918 73017 Gnr. J.W Mantle, R.F.A (Grimsby) 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy advance, when he formed one of a detachment under an N.C.O.. He helped to man one of two guns, whichever was most suitable for the task, for over two hours. The enemy appeared at different points within and around the battery, which fired at close ranges, and was all the time under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. His courage and tenacity was worthy of high praise.'

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