Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A fine Great War D.C.M., M.M. group of five awarded to Company Sergeant-Major E. A. Smith, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (13428 Sjt:-A.C.S. Mjr. E. A. Smith, 4/Bedf. R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (13428 C.S. Mjr. E. A. Smith, 4/Bedf. R.); 1914-15 Star (13428 Pte., Bedf. R.); British War and Victory Medals (13428 W.O. Cl. 2, Bedf. R.) good very fine (5) £1800-2200

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919; citation London Gazette 3 September 1919: ‘During period 25th February to 16/17th September, 1918, for gallantry and devotion to duty in the preparation for and during the course of an attack. He has at all times shown great coolness and power of control under fire and in difficult situations. His cheerfulness, disregard of personal safety, and persistent efforts for the well-being of his men have had a very beneficial effect on the men of his company.’

M.M. London Gazette 23 July 1919.