Orders, Decorations and Medals

A good Great War ‘Westen Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal D. B. Doney, Canadian Engineers

Military Medal, G.V.R. (504887 L. Cpl., Can. E.); British War and Victory Medals (504887 2. Cpl., C.E.); together with original typewritten recommendation for M.M., and C.E.F. ‘For Service at The Front’ badge, nearly extremely fine (3) £120-150

M.M. London Gazette 3 July 1919. The recommendation states ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations near Valenciennes this soldier performed duty of Brigade Linesman. On the night of 31 October to 1 November 1918, previous to the attack he was called upon to work under extremely difficult conditions in an area which was being heavily shelled with gas. He gave a fine example of personal bravery, and again on 1 November, remained at duty during the day, repairing lines which were being repeatedly cut by enemy shell fire. He showed an utter disregard for his personal safety and though exposed to extremely heavy shell and machine gun fire during the day he stuck to his post, and as a consequence of his efforts, communication was maintained at a time of extreme importance. His example to his comrades was most inspiring.’