The Kenneth Petrie Collection

A Great War 1915 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private A. Collard, 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10167 Pte A. Collard. 2/E. Lanc: Regt); 1914 Star, with clasp (10167 Pte A. Collard. 2/E. Lan: R.); British War and Victory Medals (10167 Pte. A. Collard. E. Lan.R.) light contact marks overall, therefore nearly very fine or better (4) £700-£900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916, citation published London Gazette 11 March 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when bringing in the wounded.’

Albert Collard served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 6 November 1914 (entitled to Silver War Badge).