Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. gropup of four awarded to Company Sergeant-Major G. A. Chetwin, 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8031 C. S. Mjr: G. A. Chetwin. 1/N. Staff: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (8031 Sjt. G. Chetwin. 1/N. Staff: R.); British War and Victory Medals (8031 W.O. Cl. 2. G. A. Chetwin. N. Staff. R.) mounted as worn, together with associated ribbon bar, the first with small edge bruise, otherwise good very fine (4) £900-£1,200

D.C.M. London Gazette 27 July 1916:
‘For consistent gallantry and good work on several occasions under heavy fire. He has set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty, and has done much to steady his men under trying circumstances.’

George A. Chetwin was born at Goldenhill, Staffordshire, in about 1888. He served in France with the 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment, from 10 September 1914.