Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Pilkem July 1915’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Bandsman W. Barrett, Somerset Light Infantry

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6150 Bndsmn: W. Barrett. 1/Som: L.I.); 1914 Star, with clasp (6150 Bndsmn W. Barrett. 1/Som: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (6150 Pte. W. Barrett. Som. L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (6150 Pte. W. Barrett. Som: L.I.) mounted as worn but Star detached, very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400

D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916:

‘For conspicuous gallantry in bringing in wounded men from exposed places under heavy rifle, machine-gun and shell fire. Throughout the campaign Bandsman Barrett has displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.’
Annotated gazette states: ‘S. of Pilkem, 6 July 1915.’

William Barrett served in France as a Bandsman with 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, from 21 August 1914.

Sold with ribbon bar and group of four related family medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, in card box of issue addressed to Mr C. N. Barrett, Keyham, Plymouth Devon.