British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Serjeant G. D. Adam, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (S-11362 Sjt., 4/A. & S. Highrs.) minor edge bruising and contact marks, very fine
£750-850

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919; citation 3 September 1919. ‘4th Bn., attd. 2nd Bn., Argyl & Suth’d. Highrs. (Glasgow)’ ‘He has been employed as serjeant in charge of battalion snipers and observers since October, 1917, and throughout that period has shown exceptional keeness, intelligence and devotion to duty. Whenever the battalion goes into the line he shows himself to be regardless of danger and capable and energetic in the selection and construction of observation posts. In particular, during operations early in May of this year, when the enemy attacked our positions in the vicinity of Ridge Wood, he established an excellent observation post in a most exposed position, from whence he throughout the day sent continual and valuable messages to battalion headquarters.’