Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 3016 - Orders, Medals, Decorations & Militaria
Lot: 217

A 'Somme' D.C.M. Group of Four to Private S.S. Wright, 1/5th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, Later Lieutenant, Royal Air Force.
Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1872 Cpl. S. Wright 1/5 Y. & L. R.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1872 Pte, S, Wright, York, & Lanc, R,); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. S.S. Wright. R.A.F.), mounted as worn, good very fine or better (4)

D.C.M. London Gazette 25.11.1916 Corporal S. Wright, 1/5th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment. 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource in directing the men of his platoon during a raid on enemy trenches,and later, in returning several times across "No Man's Land" to carry in the wounded.'

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£2,500