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A Great War 1917 ‘Mesopotamian theatre’ D.C.M. awarded to Private R. Flynn, 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment
Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (19573 Pte R. Flynn. 2/Leic: R.) very fine £500-£700
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.
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D.C.M. London Gazette 29 August 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry throughout several actions. He has attended and carried back wounded under heavy fire until he was himself eventually wounded.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 15 August 1917.
Richard Flynn served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment in the Mesopotamian theatre of war (entitled to Great War pair).
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