A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Corporal H. Wilson, 222nd Field Company, Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (96035 Cpl. H. Wilson. 222/F. Coy. R.E.) good very fine £500-600

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1917; citation 13 February 1917:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Assisted by one man he rescued a severely wounded N.C.O. in the open under intense fire.’

Henry Wilson served in France from 18 November 1915.