A Great War ‘Balkan theatre’ D.C.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal J. Rowe, 3rd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8975 L. Cpl. J. Rowe. 3/Middx: R.) minor edge bruise and light pitting, good very fine £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Provenance: Spink, December 1973.

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916:
‘For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty. It was largely due to his constant vigilance that an enemy gallery was blown out.’

J. Rowe attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 3rd Battalion during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from the date of the Gallipoli landings, 25 April 1915. Advanced Corporal, he subsequently transferred to the Essex Regiment before being discharged to Class ‘Z’ Reserve.