Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘Battle of Épehy, Somme’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant G. P. Herzog, 12/13th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (46358 Sjt G. P. Herzog. 12/13 North’d Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (46358 Sjt. G. P. Herzog. North’d Fus.); Defence Medal, minor edge bruising, very fine (4) £700-£900

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919:

‘For marked gallantry and good work on 18th September, 1918, near Vaucellette Farm, Éphey. While in charge of the battalion scouts he repeatedly patrolled the enemy positions at great personal risk, and obtained information of the highest importance to the success of the operation. He was afterwards very severely wounded when on patrol.’

Gordon P. Herzog was native of Brixton. He distinguished himself whilst serving as a Sergeant with the 12/13th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers during the Battle of Épehy, on the Somme, 18 September 1918.