Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A good Great War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Second Lieutenant W. Henman, Somerset Light Infantry, later Gloucestershire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. 9004 C.S. Mjr., 8/Som. L.I.); 1914 Star, with clasp (9004 Cpl., 1/Som. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (2. Lieut.); War Medal 1939-45, some contact marks, otherwise generally nearly very fine or better (5) £700-800

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 March 1917. ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He attacked a party of the enemy single-handed, and drove them off. He has at all times set a fine example of courage and determination.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 3 March 1917.

W. Henman served in France and Belgium from 21 August 1914 to 4 March 1918, and was wounded in action.