Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Company Sergeant-Major T. Blockley, 8th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (16998 Sjt., 8/Y. & L.R.); 1914-15 Star (16998 Cpl., York. & Lanc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (W.O. Cl. 2., Y. &. L.R.); Italy, War Cross, contact marks, otherwise better than very fine (5) £350-400

D.C.M. London Gazette 26 July 1917: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in charge of a working party he showed great coolness and courage under heavy shell-fire during which he was wounded in several places and buried twice. Notwithstanding this he carried on with his work and then skilfully withdrew his party.”

Italian War Cross London Gazette 17 May 1919. A unique combination of awards to the 8th Battalion.