Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War D.C.M. and M.S.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant H. Orvis, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment and Machine Gun Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (18825 Sjt., 29/M.G.C.); 1914 Star (8364 Pte., 2/Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (8364 Sjt., Essex R.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (18825 Sjt., 29/M.G.C.) extremely fine (5) £400-450

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He broke up several enemy attacks at close range and hung on to positions with great tenacity. He inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. He showed great courage and determination.’

M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918 (France).