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Auction: 4020 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 132

Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R., (G-11533 Sjt: F. Hooke. 2/R. Fus:), a later issue struck on a thinner flan, extremely fine Estimate £ 180-220 D.C.M. London Gazette 2.12.1919 G/11533 Sjt. F. Hooke 2nd Bn. (Westminster Bridge Road) 'During the attack at Ledghem on the morning of 14th October 1918, he led his platoon against an enemy post, capturing three machine guns. Pushing on he captured another post of three men and two guns. Pushing forward again he finished close behind the barrage on his objective. Throughout the day he set a splendid example to the men under his command, and by his coolness and courage under very very difficult circumstances.'

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