A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant R. Dean, 21st (Islington) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (G-19394 Sjt: R. Dean. 21/Midd’x: R.) edge bruising, suspension re-affixed and worn in parts, good fine £340-£380

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 4 June 1917; citation published 9 July 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a critical period, and on his own initiative, he took a party over the parapet and assisted to dig an important sap under extremely heavy fire.’

Richard Dean attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 21st (Islington) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front.