Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Great War ephemera attributed to Sergeant L. Robinson, D.C.M., 74th (Yeomanry) Divisional Signals Company, Royal Engineers, late Denbighshire Hussars

Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Gift Tin, empty apart from Princess Mary Christmas Card; two single riband bars with the riband of the Distinguished Conduct Medal; Royal Engineers brass cap badge; aluminium identity disc ‘D.H.Y. 5226 Robinson L., C.o.E.’; two card identity discs ‘208903 Robinson L., C. of E., R.E.’; brass signallers qualification crossed flags arm badge with four lugs; and bullion and silk embroidered sleeve signallers qualification arm badge, reasonable condition (lot) £60-£100

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919, citation published 3 September 1919 and corrected 27 September 1920:
‘For coolness and resourcefulness during operations in the month of September, including those east of Longavesnes and Villers Faucon. He has throughout shown marked ability in the field, grasping difficult situations accurately, and by his conduct setting an example to all ranks under fire. He succeeded in establishing Report Centres for the brigade as the advanced proceeded, keeping in constant touch with attacking battalions and the supporting artillery. This was entirely due to his initiative and energy under difficult conditions.’

Lionel Robinson attested for the Denbighshire Hussars, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front, subsequently transferring to the 74th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal with the latter unit. In addition to the D.C.M. Sergeant Robinson was also entitled to the British War and Victory Medals and the Territorial Force War Medal.