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A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Temporary Sergeant R. H. Froude, 2nd Field Survey Company, Royal Engineers
Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (24690 A. Cpl. R. H. Froude. 2/F.S. Coy. R.E.); 1914 Star, with slide clasp (24690 Spr: R. H. Froude. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (24690 T. Sjt. R. H. Froude. R.E.) extremely fine (4) £800-1000
D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1918; citation 17 April 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at all times in assisting to carry out surveys in forward areas working often under almost continuous shell fire. The use of delicate instruments under such conditions demanded the highest nerve and steadiness.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 4 January 1917.
Robert H. Froude landed in France on 7 October 1914.
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