Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Crimea D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant Major W. Lyons, 6th Dragoon Guards - the only D.C.M. awarded to the Regiment for the Crimea

Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Regimental Serjt. Major W. Lyons. 6th. Dragoon Guards.) with top silver riband buckle, minor edge nicks, good very fine £1800-2200

Provenance: Buckland Dix and Wood, July 1992.

D.C.M. ordered 30 April 1856, with annuity from 6 May 1856.

William Lyons was born in Cashel, Tipperary, and attested for the 6th Dragoon Guards at the town of his birth in May 1832. He advanced to Troop Sergeant Major in December 1843, and Regimental Sergeant Major in March 1856. Lyons served with the Regiment in the Crimea and was awarded the ‘English and Turkish Crimean Medals, the French War Medal [Médaille Militaire}, and the Silver Medal and Annuity of £20 a year for “Meritorious Service.” (Service papers refer)

Lyons was discharged January 1860, having served 27 years and 239 days with the Colours. He subsequently served as Regimental Sergeant Major with the West Somerset Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, January 1861 - April 1876, resulting in a combined military service of 42 years and 360 days.