Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Corporal Fitter J. T. Bell, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (45416 Ftr. Cpl., ‘A’ By., 103 Bde. R.F.A.) suspension neatly fixed with silver solder; 1914-15 Star (45416 Gnr., R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (45416 Cpl., R.A.); France, Medaille Militaire, enamel damage to last, otherwise generally nearly very fine or better (5) £280-320

D.C.M. London Gazette 30 October 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout a four hours heavy bombardment he continually visited each gun pit, supervised the fitting of new springs under heavy fire, and examined the guns; and it was largely due to his untiring efforts that the guns of this battery were all kept in action. Later in the day, when ammunition was running short, he took charge of a party and carried ammunition for two hours along a heavily shelled track. He performed splendid service.’

Medaille Militaire London Gazette 14 July 1919.