The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1914 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. pair awarded to Sergeant C. C. Richardson, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, for his gallantry in rescuing a wounded man at La Boutillerie on 12 November 1914; he was subsequently killed in action on 25 November 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8683 Sjt: C. C. Richardson. 1/Middx: Regt.); 1914 Star (L-8683 Cpl. C. C. Richardson. 1/Middx: R.) good very fine (2) £800-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Provenance: Wallis and Wallis, August 1971.

D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1915; citation published 16 January 1915:
‘For gallantry on 12 November at La Boutillerie in bringing into safety a wounded man, under shell fire.’

Charles Christopher Richardson was born in Marylebone, London, and attested there for the Middlesex Regiment. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 August 1914, and was one of the first four men of the Regiment to be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal during the War. He was killed in action on 25 November 1915, and is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France.