Lot 3845

Description

Group of Six: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR); 1914 Star - clasp - 5th Aug-22 Nov 1914; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR) 1911-1920. 5975 C.S. Mjr A.R.Blanchard 1/N & D.R. on first medal, 5975 C.S. Mjr A.R.Blanchard 1/Notts & Derby R on second and last medals, as W.O.Cl.2 on third and fourth medals. All medals impressed. Display court Mounted. Very fine.

DCM Supplement LG 22Sep1916 'For Conspicuous gallantry and ability when in charge of two platoons, after his Company Commander and two other officers had become casualties. Twice he rallied the men of several different regiments and led then back to an assault on a trench, which he finally took and made good. His skill, courage and powers of leadership were most marked'.

Together with two photocopy pages London Gazette 22Jun1915 and 22Sep1915.