Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Second Battle of Ypres’ 1915 D.C.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer Class 1 D. Barber, Royal Army Service Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (T-19499 Sjt: D. Barber. A.S.C.); 1914 Star, with clasp (T-19499 Cpl D. Barber. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (T-19499 T.W.O. Cl. 1. D. Barber. A.S.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (T-19499 T.W.O. Cl. 1. D. Barber. D.C.M. R.A.S.C.) generally very fine (5) £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry whilst taking up reserve rations under heavy fire.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 24 December 1917.

David Barber served during the Great War with No. 4 Company, 4th Divisional Transport, Army Service Corps in the French theatre of war from 22 August 1914. He advanced to Warrant Officer Class 1, and served with the 4th Horse Transport Company. Barber was awarded his D.C.M. for the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915.

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