A Great War ‘Ypres 1915, Hill 29’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant M. Vincent, 4th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action on 8 March 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8695 L. Sjt: M. Vincent. 4/L’pool Regt.); 1914-15 Star (8695 Sjt. M. Vincent. L’pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (8695 Sjt. M. Vincent. L’pool. R.); Memorial Plaque (Michael Vincent) good very fine (5) £1,200-£1,600

D.C.M. London Gazette 5 August 1915:
‘For gallant conduct and ability on the 27th April and 1st May, 1915, when he commanded a platoon with marked resource. On the latter date he carried a severely wounded signaller, under a heavy fire, to a place of safety, and he has invariably showed great courage and devotion to duty.’

Michael Vincent was born in 1894 at Leigh, Lancashire, and served with the 4th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in France from 4 March 1915, where it formed part of the Sirhind Brigade, Lahore Division, in the battles of 27 April and 1 May for ‘Hill 29’. He was killed in action while putting out wire on 8 March 1916. He was then serving as part of 98th Brigade, 33rd Division, and is buried in the Cambrin Churchyard Extension.

Sold with an attractive illuminated parchment certificate from the Borough of Leigh expressing sympathy and condolence; postcard photograph of Vincent; Borough of Leigh memorial certificate; and original correspondence concerning his recruitment, death and award of D.C.M.