Lot 2344

Description

DCM, MM and Bar Group of Five: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR type 1); Military Medal (GVR type 1) with Bar; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Defence Medal 1939-45. 53028 Cpl G.Donald. M.M. 1/L'Pool R. on first medal, 53028 Pte G.Donald. 1/L'Pool:R. on second medal, 53028 Cpl. G.Donald. L'Pool R' on third and fourth medals, the last medal unnamed. The named medals impressed. Display mounted, some contact marks, otherwise fine - good very fine.

DCM: Supplement to LG 3/9/1918, p10289 to 53028 Cpl. G.Donald, M.M., L'Pool R. (Penrith). Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding officer's orderly. He showed untiring energy in collecting and organising small-arms ammunition and bomb-carrying parties, and in reforming stragglers. And on one occasion, under a heavy barrage, his contempt of danger served to steady the men and restore confidence.
MM: Supplement to LG 18/7/1917, p7278 to 53028 Pte. G.Donald, L'Pool R.
Bar to MM: Supplement to LG 13/3/1918, p3225 to 53028 Pte. (L./C.) G.Donald, M.M., L/pool R. (Penrith).
Note: Penrith is a town in Cumbria's Eden Valley, England.