Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Company Sergeant-Major Arthur Graham, Royal Berkshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1479 C.S. Mjr., 2/4 R. Berks. R.-T.F.); India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4833 Pte., 2d Bn. Oxf. Lt. Infy.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (200069 C.S. Mjr., 4/R. Berks. R.) fine scratch marks to last, contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine and better (3) £800-900

D.C.M. London Gazette 25 September 1916. ‘For conspicuous bravery and determination in reorganising successive waves in an attack and in supporting ably his Company Commander, who had been wounded early in the action. He showed courage and resource in evacuating casualties’.

Company Sergeant-Major Arthur Graham, 2/4th Royal Berkshire Regiment, of 81 Catherine Street, Reading, was awarded the D.C.M. for his actions during a raid on German positions at Ferme du Bois during the night of the 13/14 July 1916. He was presented his medal at the barrack square of the 49th Regimental Depot, Reading, by Major-General W. G. B. Western. Sold with copied research.