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Auction: 8016 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 287

A Scarce Italian Theatre D.C.M., M.M., Group of Five to Major H. Ward, Warwickshire Regiment a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1825 C.S.Mjr H.Ward M.M. 2/R.War:R.) b) Military Medal, G.V.R. (1825 Sjt: H.Ward.2/R.War.R.) edge bruising c) 1914 Star (1825 Pte H.Ward. R.War:R.) d) British War and Victory Medals (1825 W.O.Cl.2. H.Ward. R.War.R.), light contact marks overall, very fine or better (5) Estimate £ 2,200-2,400 D.C.M. London Gazette 3.9.1918 1825 CSM H. Ward MM (Birmingham) ´´For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a party of men in a successful raid. Seeing some of the enemy attempting to escape he rushed forward and wounded one, bringing him back a prisoner. He led the party with great courage and skill. He also reconnoitred the position before the raid several times in daylight´´. M.M. London Gazette 17.12.1917 1825 Sjt. H. Ward, R. War.R. (Birmingham) Provenance: Spink Medal Circular December 1995

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