Orders, Decorations and Medals

A good Great War 1914 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private J. M. Walton, 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10002 Pte., 1/R. Sco. Fus.); 1914 Star, with clasp (10002 Pte., 1/R. Sc. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (10002 Pte., R. S. Fus.) very fine (4) £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 18 February 1915. ‘For conspicuous gallantry on 14th December 1914. During the bombardment preceding our attack on the German position, the telephone communication became broken and Private Walton voluntarily undertook the task of finding the break, covering a distance of nearly 500 yards under severe fire. He subsequently showed the utmost gallantry in conveying messages under fire.’

John M. Walton served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 14 August 1914. Sold with copy m.i.c. which shows entitlement to Silver War Badge (2 May 1918, aged 28).