Orders, Decorations and Medals

Memorial Plaque 1914-18 (Thomas Evan James) good very fine £60-80

D.C.M. London Gazette 15 March 1916. ‘For conspicuous gallantry in volunteering to cut through the enemy’s wire within a few yards of his parapet, and carrying out his object in spite of his patrol being seen and fired on’.

Thomas Evan James was born and lived in Fishguard and enlisted at Tonypandy. Serving as a Private in the 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 12 May 1915. For his gallantry in action he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was killed in action on 15 July 1916, aged 22 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. He was the son of David and Mary Jane James, of Penlanwynt, Pontvane, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Sold with copied research.