Orders, Decorations and Medals

A fine Italian theatre D.C.M. and Bar group of four awarded to Company Sergeant Major F. Pattison, West Riding Regiment

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (235408 C.S. Mjr., 10/W. Rid. R.); BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDALS (W.O. Cl. 2, W. Rid. R.); Italy, WAR CROSS, very fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment from the Collection of Mr Donald Hall.

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D.C.M., London Gazette, 21 October, 1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and consistent good work on all occasions. He has always shown himself cool and courageous under fire, and been of the greatest help to his company commander. He has taken part in several dangerous patrols, and obtained valuable information.’

Bar to D.C.M., London Gazette, 15 November, 1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He led his men through heavy rifle and machine gun fire to a cutting about 500 yards behind the enemy's front-line system, where he captured a large number of prisoners. Throughout he showed the greatest disregard for danger, and by his dash and leadership he ensured the complete success of the raid on his objective.'

Italian War Cross, London Gazette, 11 March, 1919.

C.S.M. Pattison was a native of Stocksfield-on-Tyne and won all three awards during the campaign in Italy. The regiment won only 8 bars to the D.C.M. during the Great War.