A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant W. R. Mortlock, 20th (Shoreditch) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (14790 Sjt: W. R. Mortlock. 20/Midd’x: R.) contact marks, very fine £500-£700

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

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Provenance: Wallis and Wallis, June 1967.

D.C.M. London Gazette 4 June 1917; citation published 9 July 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently performed good work when having to assume command of his platoon, and has at all times set a fine example.’

W. R. Mortlock attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 20th (Shoreditch) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front.