A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant Major A. Alldridge, 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, who was wounded in action at near Zillebeke, 9 May 1915, and was killed in action on the Somme, 13 July 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9558 C.S. Mjr: A. Alldridge. 2/S. Lanc: R.) very fine £500-£700

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1916:

‘For consistent good work throughout the campaign. He is always cheery and reliable and has set a fine example.’

Alexander Alldridge was born in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire and attested for the South Lancashire Regiment in 1911. He was posted to the 2nd Battalion, and appointed Acting Company Sergeant Major in October 1914. Alldridge served with the Battalion in the French theatre of war, was promoted Warrant Officer Class II in March 1915, and was ‘wounded (slightly) in action in the vicinity of Hill 60 near Zillebeke 9/5/1915’ (Service papers refer).

Alldridge served with the Battalion on the Somme as part of the 75th Brigade, 25 Division, and was killed in action, 13 July 1916. The Battalion were engaged in attacks around Ovillers, 12 - 14 July 1916, and he is buried in Bapaume Post Military Cemetery, Albert, France.