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Sold on 27 September 1994

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Medals to the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment from the Collection of Mr Donald Hall

Mr Donald Hall

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№ 51

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27 September 1994

Hammer Price:
£300

A Western Front D.C.M., M.M. group of four awarded to Private A. Lee, West Riding Regiment, Territorial Force

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R. (25110 Pte., M.M., 5/W. Rid. R.); MILITARY MEDAL, G.V.R. (Pte., 5/W. Rid. R.); BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDALS (Pte.) the last medal renamed, otherwise very fine (4)

D.C.M., London Gazette, 5 December, 1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry in the capture of hostile trenches, when the success of his party was largely due to his great courage and effective use of the bayonet. The party was held up by bombers, but he rushed forward, killed two and cleared the part of the trench which was giving trouble. Throughout he set a fine example of daring and determination.'

M.M., London Gazette, 29 August, 1918.

Private A. Lee was a native of Sheffield.