Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private H. S. South, 8th Battalion, Royal Highlanders

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (203186 Pte. H. S. South. 8/R. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (203186 Pte. H. S. South. R. Highrs.) slightly later impressed naming; War Medal 1939-45, unnamed, very fine (4) £600-£700

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He volunteered to lead a party to check an enemy movement he has reconnoitred. With seven men he was engaged with twenty of the enemy for five hours, and prevented them from getting two machine guns into position. He displayed fine fighting qualities as a leader.’

Harold S. South enlisted on 16 June 1917, and was wounded on 17 April 1918. He was discharged on 30 September 1918 and is also entitled to a Silver War Badge. Sold with some copied research.