Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. pair awarded to Corporal B. A. Watson, 2/4th London Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal (282444 Cpl., 2/4 Lond. R.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (5399 Sjt., 4-Lond. R.) very fine (2)
£700-800

D.C.M. London Gazette 19 November 1917; citation 6 February 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of three platoons which had lost their officers and senior N.C.O.’s in an attack. He handled his men in the most able manner, consolidated his position, and sent in accurate reports. His courage and determination greatly contributed to the success of the company’s operation, and set a fine example to the whole battalion.’

The recipient came from Hackney. With copied gazette extracts and m.i.c..