Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Lance-Corporal E. McDermott, Connaught Rangers, for his gallantry at Ypres, April to May 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9273 L.Cpl. E. Mc.Dermott. Conn: Rang:); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (9273 L.Cpl. E. Mc.Dermott. 2/Conn: Rang.); British War and Victory Medals (9273 Pte. E. Mc Dermott. Conn. Rang.) light contact marks, very fine (4) £1,000-£1,400

D.C.M. London Gazette 5 August 1915:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and ability from the 24th April to 4 May 1915, near Ypres, when he was in charge of a party laying and working the line to Brigade Report centre. He showed the greatest courage and resource, frequently under heavy fire, and set a fine example to all under his command of devotion to duty.’

Edward McDermott attested for the Connaught Rangers and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914. He was awarded his D.C.M. whilst attached to ‘C’ Section, Lahore Divisional Signal Company.