Auction Catalogue

17 September 1999

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 734

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17 September 1999

Hammer Price:
£240

A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant W. McLachlan, 10th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (S-2108 Sjt., 10/A. & S. Hdrs.) together with a contemporary silver glazed ribbon brooch, nearly very fine (2) £140-180

D.C.M. London Gazette 4 March 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took over the duties of Company Sergeant-Major, and showed splendid qualities of leadership. Later, he had to take command of his company, and consolidated the captured ground with great skill and resource. By his personal gallantry and courage under heavy fire he maintained a high standard of efficiency in his company.’