Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Serjeant W. Wallace, 253th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, killed in action, France/Flanders, 23 April 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1087 Sjt., C.253/Bde. R.F.A.-T.F.) nearly extremely fine £650-750

D.C.M. London Gazette 25 November 1916. ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He extinguished a fire in an ammunition store and removed the ammunition at great personal risk, thereby saving many lives.’

William Wallace was born in Bishopwearmouth, Durham and enlisted at Seaham Harbour. As a Gunner/Acting Bombardier he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 19 April 1915. As a Sergeant whilst serving with the 253th Brigade R.F.A., 50th Division, he earned the D.C.M. for his bravery in extinguishing a fire in an ammunition store at Bazentin-le-Petit, 25/26 September 1916. Sergeant William Wallace of the 250th Brigade R.F.A. was killed in action on 23 April 1917. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. He was the son of Mrs Alice Jane Wallace, of 29 William Street, Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham. With copied research. Entitled to a 1914-15 Star trio of medals.