Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Serjeant W. Spick, 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (11073 Sjt., 2/Notts. & Derby. R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (11073 Pte., 2/Notts. & Derby. R.); British War and Victory Medals, small M.I.D. oak leaf (11073 Sjt., Notts. & Derby. R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (11073 Sjt., 2/Notts. & Derby. R.) edge bruising, very fine (5) £1500-1800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. During an initial gas-bombardment before a hostile attack he remained at the telephone without a mask, and stuck to his post until all the wires had been cut. Later, although feeling the ill effects of the gas, he took charge of the few remaining signallers and employed them as a rifle section. He set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.’

M.S.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918. ‘... in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in the Field during the present war.’

William Spick was born in Radford, Nottingham. A Coal Miner by occupation, he enlisted on 6 January 1909, aged 18 years, 1 month. With the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters he served in France, 8 September 1914-9 April 1919 and was wounded on 29 August 1918. He was discharged on 5 January 1921; re-enlisted on 28 February 1921 and was finally discharged on 27 February 1925. With copied research. M.I.D. not confirmed