Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1917 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Corporal P. Simmons, Machine Gun Corps

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (36842. Cpl. P. Simmons. 47/Coy. M.G.C.) traces of lacquer, very fine £400-500

D.C.M. London Gazette 25 August 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After his officer had been killed he took charge of two guns, pushed forward, and largely contributed towards the capture of a village, showing an absolute disregard of danger throughout the operations.’