Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M., M.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer Class II G. Newman, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who was twice wounded in action

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7761 C.S.Mjr. G. Newman. M.M. 2/ R. Innis: Fus:); Military Medal, G.V.R. (7761 Sjt: - A.C.Q.M.Sjt: - G. Newman. 2/R. Innis: Fus:); 1914-15 Star (7761 Pte. G. Newman. R. Innis: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (7761 W.O. Cl.2. G. Newman. R. Innis. Fus.) mounted as worn, generally very fine or better (5) £1,800-£2,200

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919; citation published 11 March 1920:
‘He has displayed great courage and initiative during all the operations in which he has been engaged, particularly in the recent operations at Dadizeele and Gulleghem, and later at Klitjberg in October, 1918. His coolness and disregard of personal safety were conspicuous, and his example was a valuable incentive to all ranks under his command.’

M.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918.

George Newman was a native of Carrickfergus, Country Antrim. He served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from 3 May 1915. He was reported as wounded on the Daily Casualty List issued by the War Office on 17 August 1916 and again in the War Office Weekly Casualty List, dated 21 May 1918.

Newman was awarded the M.M. and D.C.M. in 1918 for gallantry during a period when his battalion was part of the 109th Brigade of the 36th (Ulster) Division.