Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War ‘East Africa’ D.C.M. awarded to Colour-Sergeant B. M. Holmes, 2nd Rhodesia Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (563 C. Sjt. B. M. Holmes, 2/Rhod. R. 1/E.A. Div.) nearly extremely fine and rare £600-800

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 March 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and skill in handling his machine-guns under very heavy fire. He set a splendid example throughout.’

One of only four D.C.Ms identified to the 2nd Rhodesia Regiment from a total of only 20 D.C.Ms to Rhodesian units during the Great War.