A Great War M.M. group of five awarded to Corporal G. E. Pettit, Essex Yeomanry
Military Medal, G.V.R. (80244 Cpl., Essex Yeo.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1200 Pte., Essex Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (1200 Pte., Essex Yeo.); Defence Medal, mounted as worn, very fine (5)

M.M. London Gazette 26 May, 1917. The regimental history notes that his name was placed on record in the Regimental War Diary for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the Monchy operations, April, 1917. He served in France with the Essex Yeomanry from 30 November, 1914. Only 17 Military Medals to the Essex Yeomanry, and a further five to members serving with other units.