Auction Catalogue

16 December 2003

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 888

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16 December 2003

Hammer Price:
£680

A Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant R. White, Gordon Highlanders

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8517 Sjt., 2/Gord. Hdrs.); British War Medal (8517 Sjt., Gordons); Delhi Durbar 1911 (8517 Pte., “D” Coy. 2nd Gord. Hers.) good very fine (3) £300-350

D.C.M. London Gazette 13 February 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his platoon with great courage and determination. He was severely wounded.’