A Great War ‘Egypt’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Second Lieutenant J. Lever, Royal Field Artillery, formerly 1/5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. 2384 C.Q.M. Sjt., 1/5 Manch. R.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2384 Cpl., Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (2. Lieut.) good very fine (4) £600-800

D.C.M. London Gazette 26 April 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and has set at all times a fine example to those under him.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 6 July 1917 (Egypt).

J. Lever served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France and was wounded in 1918.