A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. and M.M. pair awarded to Sergeant George Blake, 28th Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (74310 Sjt: G. Blake. 28/Can: Inf:); Military Medal, G.V.R. (74310 Sjt: G. Blake.28/Sask: R.) good very fine (2) £1,200-£1,600

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918; citation London Gazette 21 October 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as orderly to the Commanding Officer. He made careful reconnaissances, often under heavy shell fire, of routes to Hdqrs and the battalion front allotted to the battalion, so that Battn Hdqrs were guided to the position without casualties. After the capture of the objective he made a reconnaissance of the forward area under heavy fire and brought his Commanding Officer valuable information. At all times he showed great initiative and resource, and his work was invaluable to his battalion.’

M.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918.

Sold with copied attestation and discharge papers showing that he received a gunshot wound to the right hand. He died on 8 March 1920 and is buried in Winnipeg (Brookside) Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada.