Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer Class I J. Tandy, Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers, for his gallantry at Fins on the second day of the German Spring Offensive

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (109090 C.S. Mj: J. Tandy. R.O.D. R.E.); 1914-15 Star (109090 Spr. J. Tandy. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (109090 A.W.O. Cl.1. J. Tandy. R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (109090 C.S. Mjr: J. Tandy. R.O.D. R.E.) good very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the evacuation of a position. In spite of very heavy shell fire, he three times brought away guns and rolling-stock, not leaving the position until the whole place had been cleared. His great courage and contempt of danger was worthy of high praise.’
Annotated Gazette states ‘Fins, 22-3-18.’

M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918:
‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France during the present War.’

James Tandy, a Signalman at Bank Quay Station, Warrington, attested for the Royal Engineers in July 1915, and served with the Railway Operating Division during the Great War on the Western Front from 4 October 1915. Advanced Company Sergeant Major, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry at Fins, south-east of Bapaume, on 22 March 1918, the second day of the German Spring Offensive, and shortly afterwards was promoted Regimental Sergeant Major.

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