A Great War ‘Battle of the Somme 1916’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant E. Crowder, 2nd Company, Machine Gun Corps, late King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (17026 A. Sjt: E. Crowder. 2/Co: M.G.C.); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (10850 Pte. E. Crowder. 2/K.R. Rif: C.); British War and Victory Medals (10850 Sjt. E. Crowder. K.R.R.C.) medals unmounted, nearly very fine (4) £1,000-£1,400

D.C.M. London Gazette 25 November 1916:

‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his machine guns with great courage and determination. He set a fine example to his men, thereby enabling them to hold out.’
Annotated gazette states: ‘Near Bazentin Le Petit, 9-10 September 1916.’

Ernest Crowder served in France with the 2nd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, from 13 August 1914, and afterwards with the 2nd Company, Machine Gun Corps, with whom he won the D.C.M. in the Battle of the Somme.