A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Battery Sergeant-Major (later Lieutenant) J. S. Stacey, 116th Battery, 26th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (30603 B.S. Mjr: J. S. Stacey. 116/Bty: 26/Bde: R.F.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (30603 Sjt. J. S. Stacey. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. S. Stacey.) cleaned bright, plated and heavily polished, fine only (4) £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry as Battery Serjeant-Major, whenever the battery was in action. He invariably displayed great bravery and coolness, and set a fine example of devotion to duty to all ranks.’

John Samuel Stacey served in France and Flanders with 26th Brigade R.F.A. from 16 August 1914. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery on 11 October 1915, and promoted to Lieutenant on 1 July 1917. He ceased to belong to the Reserve of Officers on 2 October 1934.

Sold with mounted group of four miniatures and copied research including gazette entries and Medal Index Card.