Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Cavalry’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Farrier Staff Sergeant J. Cahill, 11th Hussars

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (46041 Far: S. Sjt: J. Cahill, 11/Hrs:); 1914 Star, with clasp (No. 5237 Shoeing Smith Pte. J. L. Cahill, 11-Hussars.); British War and Victory Medals (5237 S.Sjt. J. Cahill. 11-Hrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (534936 W.O. Cl.II. J. Cahill. D.C.M. 11-Hrs.) rank partially officially corrected on DCM, contact marks, nearly very fine or better (5) £1,200-£1,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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Provenance: Buckland Dix & Wood, October 1995.

One of only 11 Great War D.C.M.s awarded to the 11th Hussars.

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919; citation published 3 September 1919:
‘His work both in action and behind the line was at all times of the highest order. He has been in every action in which the regiment has taken part and has invariably performed his duties with the greatest efficiency. Notably near Hamel during March, and east of Amiens in August 1918. He showed great coolness, gallantry and utter disregard of personal danger when attending to and evacuating wounded horses and his extreme keenness and devotion to duty were most marked.’

James Cahill attested for the 11th Hussars and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 August 1914. Awarded the D.C.M., he subsequently proceeded with the Regiment to India, and was advanced Farrier Quartermaster Sergeant. He was discharged on 24 January 1926.

Sold with various copied group photographic images of the Sergeants Mess, taken from the XI Hussars Journal, featuring the recipient; and other copied research.