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17 February 2021

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№ 238

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17 February 2021

Hammer Price:
£340

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Acting Corporal C. Fowler, D.C.M., 13th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Military Medal, G.V.R. (2909 L. Cpl.-A. Cpl.-C. Fowler. 13/R. Suss: R.) very fine £400-£500

D.C.M. London Gazette 19 August 1916:

‘For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When he became detached from his platoon he joined a party of bombers and fought his way into the enemy’s second line tench. There he organised a party to resist a counter-attack and showed great personal bravery.’

M.M.
London Gazette 28 January 1918.

Sold with copied research including Medal Index Card which shows entitlement to British War and Victory Medals in the rank of Sergeant.