A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M., M.M. pair awarded to Lance-Corporal Arthur Hutton, Durham Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (15347 L. Cpl., M.M., 2/Durh. L.I.), suspension rod loose; Military Medal, G.V.R. (15347 Pte., 10/Durh. L.I.) edge bruising, contact marks, good fine (2) £900-1100

D.C.M. London Gazette 30 October 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rushing and capturing a post containing six of the enemy, thus allowing the company to continue its advance. Later, with his company commander, two machine guns in action were located. They worked round and rushed them, the gunners surrendering’.

M.M. London Gazette 12 March 1917.

Arthur Hutton came from Crook, Co. Durham. Serving with the Durham Light Infantry, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 21 May 1915. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery whilst serving with the 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry in the vicinity of Arras. On 6 January 1917 a raid was carried out upon the German lines, in the hard fighting that followed, casualties to the battalion amounted to 2 officers wounded and 44 other ranks killed, wounded or missing. For the action, one M.C. (to 2nd Lieutenant A. G. Bell) and 6 M.M.’s (including one to Hutton) were awarded. He was subsequently awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion. Sold with copied research including gazette extracts and m.i.c.