Orders, Decorations and Medals

A good Great War ‘Mesopotamia’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Private William Walker, 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, later Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (63 Pte., 1/Sea. Hdrs.); 1914 Star, with clasp (63 Pte., 1/Sea. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (63 Pte., Seaforth); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1919-21 (313914 Spr., R.E.) a little polished and with some edge bruising and contact wear, therefore generally nearly very fine and better (4)
£1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 14 November 1916 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He tended wounded under very heavy fire displaying great gallantry and determination. (Sannayat, Mespotamia, 6-12 April 1916).’

William Walker served in France and Flanders with the 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders from 12 October 1914, transferring some time later to the Royal Engineers. Sold with copy m.i.c.