Lot Archive

Lot

№ 522

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5 March 1996

Hammer Price:
£170

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (240469 Sjt. J. P. Middleton, 1/6 Notts. & Derby R.) small edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine

D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March, 1920.
“For exceptionally good work throughout the operations from August to November, 1918. It was largely owing to his courage and initiative under enemy shelling that he was able to keep his battalion supplied with all necessary stores and ammunition during the heavy fighting, when the difficulties to be overcome owing to the rapid advance were extremely great.”