An Italian Front Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant J. P. Kelly, 8th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (14006 Sjt.-A.C.Q.M. Sjt. J. P. Kelly, 8/York. R.); 1914-15 Star (14006 Pte., York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (14006 Sjt., York. R.) very fine or better (4) £400-450

D.C.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918: ‘For distinguished services in connection with military operations in Italy.’

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and exceptionally good service for over three years in the field. He always displayed the greatest courage and resource, and set a splendid example to all of devotion to duty.’