Special Collections

Sold on 27 September 1994

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Medals to the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment from the Collection of Mr Donald Hall

Mr Donald Hall

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№ 54

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27 September 1994

Hammer Price:
£180

A Great War D.C.M. pair to Serjeant T.V. Ramsden, West Riding Regiment

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R. (19370 A. Sjt., 2/7 W. Rid. R.); BRITISH WAR MEDAL (19370 Sjt., W. Rid. R.) very fine (2)

D.C.M., London Gazette, 3 September, 1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack, when the company on his left gave way. He kept his men going and at one time mounted the parapet to encourage and keep them at their posts, maintaining a steady fire on the enemy.'

Sergeant Ramsden was a native of Bradford.