A Great War 1915 ‘Chocolate Hill, Gallipoli’ D.C.M. awarded to Private A. Farrand, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12006 Pte A. Farrand. 6/L.N.Lanc: Regt) edge cuts, therefore good fine £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 22 January 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry on 27th November, 1915, at Chocolate Hill, Gallipoli Peninsula, when, after being partially buried by a shell, he extricated himself and at once went to the rescue of two comrades and extricated them under heavy fire.’

Arthur Farrand served during the Great War with the 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in the Gallipoli theatre of war (entitled to 1914-15 trio). The Battalion had occupied positions in and around Chocolate Hill, Gallipoli since September 1915, and in November they were ‘relieved to reserve line at Chocolate Hill (13th). War Diary records (27th) heavy explosive shells and shrapnel hit lines - 11 killed, 21 wounded.’ (British Regiments at Gallipoli by R. Westlake refers).