A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Corporal W. Jones, Somerset Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (37199 Cpl. W. Jones, 12/Som. L.I.) heavily polished, fine only £300-350

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 May 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the capture of the objective, on a party of twelve of the enemy attempting to move round the flank of the battalion and attack in rear, he, immediately grasping the situation, rushed at the enemy single-handed, killed the leading man, and captured the remainder. His gallantry and initiative cannot be too highly praised.’