Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘October 1918 Beaurevoir’ operations D.C.M. group of three awarded to Corporal Tom Phelps, 9th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (24446 Cpl. T. Phelps. 9/Devon: R.); British War and Victory Medals (24446 Cpl. T. Phleps. Devon. R.) extremely fine (3) £700-£900

D.C.M. London Gazette 2 December 1919:

‘For distinguished conduct in action. During the operations on 8th October, 1918, near Beaurevoir, he displayed exceptional qualities as a leader, rallying his company and commanding them throughout the day with skill and coolness under heavy fire. Under his leadership the company captured the final objective allotted to it, dealing skilfully with considerable opposition from the enemy.’

Sold with original illuminated Army Orders from General Rawlinson, Commanding Fourth Army, announcing the D.C.M. and other awards, and a certificate of congratulations from Rawlinson, dated 6th March 1919. Together with copied research including extracts from War Diary and Divisional histories.