A Great War ‘Battle of Ypres’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class II A. W. S. Peckett, Army Service Corps, for gallantry in carrying wounded officers and men to the dressing station whilst under heavy fire at Potyze on 24 April 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (S-31641 Pte. A. W. S. Peckett. A.S.C.); 1914-15 Star (S-31641 Pte. A. W. S. Peckett. A.S.C.; British War and Victory Medals (S-31641 A.W.O. Cl. 2 A. W. S. Peckett. A.S.C.) very fine (4) £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry in the performance of his duties, under great difficulty and danger, during a bombardment. He assisted to carry wounded officers and men to the dressing station until all were removed. The work was performed under heavy fire.’
Annotated Gazette states: ‘Ypres & 24 April 1915 at Potyze’.

Arthur W. S. Peckett served in France and Flanders with the Army Service Corps from 21 December 1914.

Sold with copied Medal Index Card, annotated gazette and D.C.M. card.