The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount

A Great War ‘Palestine’ D.C.M. group of four to Private H. W. George, Essex Regiment

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (275875 Pte., 1/4 Essex R.); 1914-15 Star (5283 Pte., Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (5283 Pte., Essex R.) slight edge bruise to first, good very fine and better (4) £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 1 May 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, although wounded he refused to be evacuated and showed great gallantry in the assault and capture of an enemy post. His courage and endurance were beyond all praise.’

Private George was wounded and awarded the D.C.M. for an action on 2 November 1917 during the Third Battle of Gaza, in Palestine.