Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front 1918’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Corporal G. Peat, 13th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (R-35264 Pte. G. Peat. 13/K.R.R.C.); British War and Victory Medals (R-35264 Cpl. G. Peat. K.R.R.C.) the last with considerable edge bruising, good fine, otherwise good very fine (3) £800-£1,000

D.C.M. London Gazette 28 March 1918:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Being the first in the rush on an enemy post, he was the first to follow his officer into the “pill-box,” which was the main objective. On his officer being treacherously shot by one of the enemy, who fired from behind a man with his hands up, he then accounted for the three remaining men of the enemy garrison, and after the signal to withdraw had been given, he remained in a position outside the “pill-box,” firing until the party had made good their withdrawal. His conduct throughout was worthy of the highest praise.’
Annotated gazette states: ‘West of Zandvorde, 9 January 1918’.

Sold with D.C.M. League enamelled lapel badge (No. 259) and copied research.