The Great War M.B.E., D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Quartermaster and Lieutenant C. Kingston, Royal Army Medical Corps

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1919; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8994 S. Mjr., R.A.M.C.); 1914 Star, with copy slip-on clasp (8994 Q.M. Sjt., R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf (Q.M. & Lieut.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (8994 S. Sjt., R.A.M.C.); France, Croix de Guerre 1914-1918, star on ribbon, contact marks, nearly very fine (7) £750-850

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to the Medical Services formed by Colonel D.G.B. Riddick.

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M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1919. ‘For services rendered in connection with the war’.

D.C.M. London Gazette 26 September 1916. ‘For conspicuous and consistent good work. He has shown marked ability and initiative in times of emergency’.

M.I.D. London Gazette 10 July 1919 (Haig, France)

Croix de Guerre not confirmed.

Kingston first served in France on 24 August 1914, with 12 General Hospital. Clasp to 1914 Star not confirmed. Gazetted Temporary Quartermaster with the rank of Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. on 19 May 1916. Sold with some copied research.