The Collection of Medals formed by Dr A W Stott

A Gallipoli D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private R. Bateson, 1/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1266 Pte. R. Bateson, 1/5 Lanc. Fus.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star Trio (1266 Pte., Lan. Fus.) very fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 19 August 1916: ‘When, after the capture of a redoubt, men who were holding it were much shaken by bombs, Pte. Bateson showed conspicuous ability as a leader in rallying his men. His conduct led to the hostile counter-attack being driven off.’

Awarded for an action at Gallipoli on 7 June 1915. ‘Private R. Bateson achieved the distinction of being recommended for reward by an officer of another regiment who, when men of a neighbouring unit had been badly shaken, saw him climb onto the barrier which stood between his trench and the nullah up which the Turks were advancing, and deliver rapid fire at them until his hands were blistered, rallying by his conduct and his words those whose resistance had been momentarily weakened.’