Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Second World War D.S.M. awarded to Temporary Acting Petty Officer J. McCrory, Royal Navy

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Temp. A./P.O. J. McCrory, D/JX. 197769), extremely fine £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Chidzey Collection.

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D.S.M. London Gazette 1 January 1945:

‘For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high traditions of the Royal Navy.’

John McCrory, who was from Belfast, was decorated for his services in Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships, and received his D.S.M. at a Buckingham Palace investiture held on 15 May 1945.