{"title":"North America-Canada-Groups \u0026 Single Decorations For Gallantry-Distinguished Conduct Medal","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fine-wwi-distinguished-conduct-medal-c0297","title":"Fine Wwi Distinguished Conduct Medal,","description":"For the Battle of Cambrai, A Great War D.C.M. awarded to Private J. P. Ryan, Canadian Cavalry Brigade, Machine Gun Squadron,Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. officially impressed (553063 Pte. J. P. Ryan, Can: Cav: Bde: M.G. Sq:) nearly extremely fine. D.C.M. London Gazette 28 March 1918: \"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in volunteering to carry a message though shot through the shoulder. Though bleeding heavily he mounted a riderless horse and passed through the enemy?s lines under heavy fire, delivered the message, and finding a badly wounded man brought him back to our lines.\"Sold with coppied documents: The Fort Garry Horse 20\/11\/1917: Weather fine. The Regiment saddled up and stood to in the morning, in readiness to move forward on receipt of orders. At 12.07 pm the Regiment moved forward as Advanced Guard to the Canadian Cavalry Brigade, by the KAVANAGH TRACK, but as this was not entirely completed, the advance was completed by the sunken road running through M.10 and M.5 central to the SW Exit of MASNIERES. The following report by Lt Col R W Paterson DSO gives in detail the subsequent action of the Regiment on November 20th: Lt Col Paterson's Report (Forward Area): t 2.15 pm on receipt of orders stating that the bridge at MASNIERES was clear for cavalry, and that I was to push on according to previous instructions, I advanced into MASNIERES. On reaching the bridge in Main Street I found that it had either been blown or broken in by the weight of a Tank. I at once instructed Major SHARPE to reconnoitre a crossing on the right, stated by civilians to be suitable for horses in single file, and over which I could see the infantry crossing.Shortly after 3 pm I received a message from Major WALKER, stating that a crossing had been constructed. I forwarded this message to Brigade, advising them that I was pushing on. Major SHARPE not having returned, but a guide from the Infantry reporting, I instructed Captain CAMPBELL of B squdron to take his across the Canal and that I would follow with the balance of the Regiment as soon as he had got over. I watched B squdron crossing, which they did at 3.30 pm, then pushed on myself to make certain that they would clear the bridge successfully. Having ascertained this, I sent a messenger (MOHUIDIN KHAN) to instruct C squdron to follow. I then crossed the temporary bridge to the Lock House, where I found Major WALKER of the Machine Gun squdron, and at the same time received a message from the rear that I was not to cross the Canal and was to withdraw any of my troops which had crossed. No other messenger being available, Corporal RYAN of the M G Sqdn who had already been shot through the arm volunteered to carry a message forward to B squdron, in which I instructed them to return at once. I then sent back a messenger to the Brigade, advising them of the situation and pushed forward myself in endeavour to reach B squdron, which by this time had passed through the nfantry and was right out of sight over the ridge in front. The Infantry gave me the direction in which they had gone, but my horse being injured by a fall into a sunken road, I was unable to catch them, and wounded men returning informed me that the squdron was pushing forward at the gallop, and that they had captured a battery of Field Guns, and had suffered a number of casualties from MG fire. It was then getting dusk, and the Infantry Commander informed me that he was unable to push forward any further as his men were exhausted, so I gathered up some wounded men and prisoners and reported to Brigade Headquarters. Lieut STRACHAN's report of subsequent operations of the squdron is attached. On returning to the Look Crossing, I found Corporal RYAN who had been unable to locate B squdronn, and who had returned, bringing with him a wounded man... R W Patterson, Lt Col F G Horse","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109732307221,"sku":"C0297","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c6460001.jpg?v=1692840646"},{"product_id":"wwi-dcm-group-cpl-a-mcissac-25th-battalion-c0354","title":"Wwi Dcm Group, Cpl A. Mcissac, 25Th Battalion","description":"Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V.(902010 Cpl. A. McISSAC. 25\/CAN:INF.); British War and Victory Medals (902010 A. SJT. A. MC ISSAC. 25-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed on all three, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificate. Footnote: Alexander McIsaac was born in Grants Lake, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia on July 27, 1893. He signed his Attestation Paper on March 21, 1916 at Antigonish, Nova Scotia and listed his trade as Clerk. He arrived in England aboard the S.S. Olympic, October 18, 1916. After stints with the 185th and 193rd Battalions, he was sent to France, March 1, 1918, then arrived for service with the 25th Battalion on March 14. McIssac was transferred to the 17th Reserve Battalion in November 1918 and then returned home to Canada in mid-January 1919. Upon demobilization, he was discharged from service on February 14, 1919. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on March 21, 1918 and was cited for such in the London Gazette 31225, March 12, 1919. \"For marked gallantry and initiative during the attack at Escadoeivres on the early morning of 10th October 1918. During the advance, when his company was held up by enemy machine guns, he rushed forward with three men and attacked the post killing five of the enemy, capturing eight prisoners and two machine guns. His fine action enabled his company to advance to the objective.\"","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109736599829,"sku":"C0354","price":3680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c703.jpg?v=1692840675"},{"product_id":"wwi-dcm-group-corporal-ga-white-5th-infantry-c0362","title":"Wwi Dcm Group -  Corporal G.a. White. 5Th Infantry","description":"Distinguished Conduct Medal (13204 Pte. G.A. WHITE. 5\/CANDN:BRT:); 1914-15 Star (13204 Pte. G.A. WHITE. 5\/CAN:INF:); and British War and Victory Medals (13204 CPL. G.A. WHITE. 5-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed on all four. Crisp detail, nice patinas. Comes with Service Wounded Stripe; 5th Infantry Battalion \"Western Canadian Cavalry\" Cap Badge; two CANADA Shoulder Tabs (maker marked W. SCULLY MONTREAL); two \"INF\" Shoulder Tabs (one maker marked W. SCULLY MONTREAL); a \"C5\" Collar Tab (maker marked GAUNT LONDON); Services Rendered Badge (numbered \"C25856\"); CEF For Service at the Front Badge (numbered \"138679\"); Note from Major-General of the Canadian Militia authorizing the issuing of the DCM; Bronze Ypres Fob on leather strap (marked on reverse \"The Robert Simpson Comapny Limited Boys Clothing Dept. 1917\", maker marked \"WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO\"); Souvenir d'Ypres Silk Hankerchief; and CEF Soldiers' Postcard. Accompanied by copies of his Attestion Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificate, Citation in the London Gazette and 5th Battalion Status LIst. As a group, extremely fine. Footnote: George Avery White was born in Portage-la-Prairie, Manitoba on March 6, 1888. He enlisted at Vancouver, British Columbia on August 14, 1914, signed his Attestion Paper on September 23, 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec and listed his trade as Clerk. He was promoted to Corporal on February 7, 1915 and proceeded to France with the 5th Infantry Battalion \"Western Canadian Cavalry\",on Februrary 9. He was cited in London Gazette for \"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in volunteering for, and carrying out on, the Medical Officer's work after that Officer was missing. During 26th April to 5th May, 1915, Private White was continuously attending to wounded under fire.\" (June 30, 1915, 6407). This was during the Second Battle of Ypres, of which he sustained a injury to his right knee from a shell explosion and a concussion on May 1, 1915. As stated in his medical report, \" Knee was injured by a shell exploding near by, twisting it (Synovitis). Continued on duty until May 22nd, when he was compelled to report sick, at lst Southern General, Dudley Road, Birmingham until June 22nd.\" He was invalided to England on May 25, then transferred to the 32nd Reserve Battalion and was placed in The Orchard Convalescent Home in Dartford, Kent, England on June 12, 1915. He was granted the DCM on May 30, 1915. White was transferred to the 32nd Reserve Battalion on July 7, while still being treated for his knee. He was discharged after being declared medically unfit by a Medical Board, September 15, 1915 at Shorncliffe. He sailed for Canada on November 4, 1915 and was invalided. He was confirmed medically unfit in Quebec on November 11, 1915 and discharged having been found medically unfit for further General Service.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109739155733,"sku":"C0362","price":3760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c711.jpg?v=1692840699"},{"product_id":"a-second-war-distinguished-conduct-medal-c3042","title":"A Second War Distinguished Conduct Medal","description":"A Second War Distinguished Conduct Medal - George VI issue; Dark patina (L\/S MITCHELL RC V8561 RCNVR) Naming is privately engraved with correct replacement ribbon, very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112790741269,"sku":"C3042","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_second_war_dis_54e4cda63a56b.jpg?v=1692851982"},{"product_id":"canada-a-kitcheners-wood-dcm-group-to-lieut-brookes-later-23-squadron-royal-flying-corps-c5038","title":"Canada. A Kitchener's Wood Dcm Group To Lieut. Brookes, Later 23 Squadron Royal Flying Corps","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCanada; Distinguished Conduct Medal, George V (81103 CPL. W.R. \u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBROOKES\u003c\/span\u003e. 10-CAN.INF.); 1914-15 Star (81103 PTE. W.R. \u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBROOKES\u003c\/span\u003e. 10-CAN.INF.); British War Medal (2\/LIEUT. W.R. \u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBROOKES\u003c\/span\u003e. R.F.C.); and Victory Medal (2\/LIEUT. W.R. \u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBROOKES\u003c\/span\u003e. R.F.C.). Naming is officially impressed. Court-mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, replacement ribbons, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by copies of his CEF Attestation Paper, his RFC service records from the National Archives, his DCM announcement and citation in the London Gazette, along with assorted research papers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: William Ralph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was born in Frith, Kent, England on May 17, 1892. He was a resident of Ottawa, Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (81103) with 32nd Infantry Battalion \"Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regiment\", on December 14, 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 22, naming his next-of-kin as William Ralph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Ottawa, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married, that his religion was Church of England and that his trade was that of Mechanic. The Battalion was raised in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed February 23, 1915 from Halifax, Nova Scotia board the S.S. Vaderland, with a strength of 35 officers and 962 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.J. Cowan, arriving in England shortly thereafter, where the Battalion became known as the 32nd Reserve Battalion. After seven and a half weeks in England, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was transferred to the 10th Infantry Battalion in France on Apr 26, 1915. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_858313368\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eFour weeks later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Private \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was in action at the Battle of Festubert, from May 21 to 22, 1915. It was gallant actions he performed while at the German positions at K5 Redoubt during this battle that would see him awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The 10th Infantry Battalion attack this day was unsuccessful, the battalion suffering 268 casualties: 18 officers and 250 other ranks, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e being promoted to the rank of Corporal on June 1, 1915. 81103 Corporal William Ralph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 9th Canadian Infantry Battalion (formerly the 10th Infantry Battalion) was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the announcement appearing in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 29438 of Tuesday, January 11, 1916, on Friday, January 14, 1916, page 615. His citation was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette 29503 of Friday, March 10, 1916, on Saturday, March 11, 1916, page 2739: \"For conspicuous gallantry; he led a party under excessively heavy fire in front of the trenches to bring in an officer who had been severely wounded. The attempt was successful, and the wounded officer brought back to a place of safety.\" Corporal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was manning one of the front line trenches, Trench 134, at Kitchener's Wood, St. Julien when he received a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his right leg, on October 18, 1915. His wounds were initially dressed at No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance, followed by additional treatment at Bailleul on the 19th, before being admitted to No. 13 General Hospital at Boulogne on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_858313369\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eOctober 21st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_858313370\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eFour days later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he was invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Anglia on the 25th, then taken on strength of the 9th Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe and admitted to West Bridgford Military Hospital on the 28th. After three weeks at West Bridgford, he was discharged on November 19th and transferred to the Hillingdon House Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Uxbridge, then discharged to the reserve unit at Shorncliffe. Corporal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was hospitalized for a second time early in the new year, admitted to West Cliff Canadian Eye and Ear Hospital at Folkestone, on January 4, 1916 with a case of \"Tonsillitis\". After ten days in hospital, he was discharged on the 14th to the 9th Infantry Battalion. Two weeks after his discharge from hospital, he was declared \"Absent Without Leave\" at East Sandling, ordered to forfeit seven days' pay on February 1, 1916. He again ran afoul of the authorities while with the 9th Infantry Battalion, when he was \"severely reprimanded for breaking quarantine and not complying with an order\", on April 20, 1916. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the next nine months, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e would see a series of transfers: to the 32nd Infantry Battalion on May 16, 1916, to the 30th Infantry Battalion on June 10, 1916, to the 11th Infantry Battalion on July 15, 1916 and to the 14th Reserve Battalion on January 31, 1917. Corporal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was struck off strength \"on appointment to a commission in the Imperial Army\", which would later be defined as a transfer to the Royal Flying Corps, on February 26, 1917. \u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_858313371\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eTwo days later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he received a medical examination regarding his gun shot wounds, at Shorncliffe on the 28th, the attending physician noting that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Complains of pain in (the) right buttock, thigh \u0026amp; knee. No objective finding.\" He was subsequently posted to the Alberta Regimental Depot at Shorncliffe on April 6, 1916. Once his leg healed, he was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, where he trained as a Pilot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on Feb 26, 1917 and joined No. 12 Reserve Squadron. He was transferred to No. 49 Squadron in April 1917, the transferred again, this time to No. 23 Squadron on June 23, 1917, flying Spad XIII aircraft. 2nd Lieutenant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e joined forces with 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Arthur Doran, the two flying together and sharing credit for destroying an enemy aircraft on July 29, 1917. A Royal Flying Corps Headquarters communique described the pair's exploits: \"2\/Lieut. T.A. Doran and 2\/Lieut. W.R. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 23 Sqn. whilst on offensive patrol attacked two Aviatics east of Polygon Wood at 0850 and destroyed one.\" He was teamed up with Doran again, when the two were in combat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_858313372\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003etwelve days later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A Combat Report for that aerial action, was filed by 2nd Lieutenant Doran, stating: \"Whilst leading a formation on offensive patrol, I saw 5 enemy aircraft south of Houthulst Forest with an escort of about 10 enemy aircraft. I dived with 2\/Lieut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to attack one of the two-seaters, the the other of (our) formation remaining up to protect us from the scouts above. All of the two seaters made off east, but I overtook one and attacked from above, firing a long burst of about 50 rounds, finishing the burst at 50 yards. I drove the enemy down to about 1000 feet, he was going in a straight glide when he suddenly turned completely over on his back and fell apparently quite out of control. At that moment I was attacked from behind by one of the hostile scouts who had got between me and the rest of my formation, but made off as I turned to fight.\" A Combat Report for Aug 15, 1917 was filed by Captain George Brindley Aufrere Baker, MC, No. 23 Squadron, for actions in the area of Zillebeke-Brixschoote-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHouthuls\u003cwbr\u003et Forest-Poelcappelle, stating: \"Two formations of four Spads working in conjunction, left the aerodrome on offensive patrol at 0715. Immediately on crossing the lines, the formation led by Lieutenant O'Grady encountered a two-seater escorted by a formation of 8 enemy aircraft. \u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two-seater retired east and the hostile formation engaged as they dived to protect the two-seater. The two-seater escaped. The large formation at this time was being engaged by Capt. Baker and three Spads, preventing them from joining the others who were engaging Lt. O'Grady's formation. All 8 off our Spads were engaging the enemy formation who were by now being reinforced. Our machines were forced back to the Salient where they re-formed. Early in the fight, Lieut. Warman had to retire with a gun jam and whilst being engaged by 3 enemy machines only escaped by firing his Very flares at them. Lieut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also had to return owing to pressure trouble. The 23 Squadron machines, now 6 in number, returned to the attack and a dog fight ensued with 23 Sqn. expending most of its ammunition and returning to base having probably shot down two enemy aircraft.\" The following day, August 16, 1917, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was wounded and admitted to hospital in France, as recorded in his Royal Flying Corps service records. It was not until December 1917 that he was declared fit to fly again, however, he did not return to combat duties, as he was appointed an aircraft delivery pilot on December 3rd. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_858313373\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eEight weeks later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e returned to Canada on January 30, 1918, where he would be injured in a flying accident on June 24, 1918. He recovered from his injuries and did survive the war. William Ralph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5020692106612397974gmail-il\"\u003eBrookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e died on July 20, 1958 in Ottawa, at the age of 66. (C:197)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123254153493,"sku":"C5038","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c17-8025.jpg?v=1692875103"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-1918-dcm-for-gallantry-under-heavy-enemy-shelling-near-sancourt-c5544","title":"Canada, Cef. A 1918 Dcm For Gallantry Under Heavy Enemy Shelling Near Sancourt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistinguished Conduct Medal, George V (338818 A.B.Q.M. Sjt H.M. KELLY. CAN:F.A.); British War Medal (338818 A.B.Q.M. SJT. H.M. KELLY. C.F.A.); and Victory Medal (338818 A.B.Q.M. SJT. H.M. KELLY. C.F.A.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, dark patina on the BWM, edge nicks on the DCM, gilt wear on the VM, contact marks, replacement ribbons, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Hugh Moore Kelly was born on January 17, 1890 in Drumkirk, Comber, County Down, Ireland, the son of Patrick Patton Kelly and Sara Kelly. He was a resident of Vancouver, British Columbia when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Gunner (338818) with the 62nd Battery, 15th Overseas Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, on April 19, 1916 in Vancouver, at the age of 26, naming his next-of-kin as his father, Patrick Kelly of Drumkirk, Comber, County Down, Ireland, stating that that he had no previous military service, that he was not married, that his religion was Presbyterian and that his trade was that of Oiler with a Canadian Pacific Railway Steamboat. Five weeks after signing his Attestation Paper, he was transferred from the 68th Battery to the 15th Brigade on May 22, 1916. Kelly embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Cameronian on September 11, 1916, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 22nd. He was posted to the 14th Brigade at Witley on January 22, 1917, then transferred to the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery at Witley on March 12, 1917, which was followed by a posting to the 82nd Howitzer Battery at Milford on March 17th, as he was scheduled to proceed overseas to the French theatre. Kelly arrived in France with the 1st Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column on the 18th and was posted the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery that day. Kelly suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his right thigh on May 2, 1917.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was initially treated at No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance on the 2nd, before being transferred and admitted to No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance on the 4th. He would remain at No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance for one week, before being discharged from hospitalization and rejoined his unit on the 11th. He was appointed Acting Bombardier on September 2, 1917, promoted to Bombardier on January 25, 1918 and promoted to Corporal on March 4, 1918. 338818 Acting Battery Quartermaster Hugh Moore Kelly, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, for actions he took near Sancourt on September 30, 1918, the announcement of the award appearing in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31370 of Friday, May 30, 1919, on Tuesday, June 3, 1919, page 6862. His citation for the award appeared in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 31819 of Tuesday, March 9, 1920, on Thursday, March 11, 1920, page 3121 and in the Canada Gazette of April 24, 1920, page 3618: \"For marked gallantry in action. Near Sancourt, on 30th September, 1918, when the battery was moving to positions under heavy enemy shelling, he, though wounded, stuck to his gun and put it in action. When a lull occurred in the enemy fire, he led the ammunition wagons in and took charge of the unloading of ammunition.\" Although he was a Corporal at the time of the actions that led to his Distinguished Conduct Medal, the award incorporated his later rank of Battery Quartermaster Sergeant, as that was his rank at the time of publication in the London Gazette. Four days after his heroic actions, he was promoted to Sergeant on October 4, 1918. Upon the ceasing of hostilities, Kelly was promoted early in the new year, to Acting Battery Quartermaster Sergeant on March 15, 1919, which was followed by his proceeding to England the following week, on March 22nd. Acting Battery Quartermaster Hugh Moore Kelly was discharged upon demobilization in England, at No. 2 Canadian Discharge Depot in London, on April 14, 1919 and was struck off strength of the 2nd Brigade to G Wing, 1st Command Depot Pool at Bramshott on April 17th. For his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. In his Will, dated August 27, 1916, he bequeathed all his real estate and personal estate to Miss Martha Kelly of Drumkirk, Comber, County Down, Ireland, but of course, the Will was never executed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125169213717,"sku":"C5544","price":2230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m182_0333.jpg?v=1692881461"},{"product_id":"canada-a-birks-memorial-bar-to-dcm-recipient-kia-at-liri-valley-c3148rl2","title":"Canada. A Birks Memorial Bar To Dcm Recipient; Kia At Liri Valley","description":"A Birks Memorial Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal Recipient KIA - Sterling silver, officially engraved (PTE. M.S. DeVRIES, D.C.M. \/ IR R.C. \/ DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE \/ 26 MAY 1944), 14.5 mm x 67 mm, extremely fine. In its presentation card.\n \nFootnote: Michael Stanislaus De Vries was born in Holland on April 14, 1913, the son of Rose de Vries, his father having moved to South Africa (but the date is undetermined) and had one brother, Martin De Vries. The mother and boys immigrated to Hope, British Columbia, where his formal education consisted of two years of High School. De Vries was employed as an Oilman (Engineer) with Standard Oil and was a resident of Barrie, Ontario when he enlisted as a Private (B\/19518) with the 1st Hussars on May 29, 1941 at Toronto, Ontario, stating that he was Single and that his religion was Jewish Orthodox. His brother, Martin De Vries was serving as a Private (B\/22888) with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Five and a half months later, having finished his training in Canada, he embarked for the United Kingdom on November 9, 1941, for service in Europe, arriving shortly thereafter. While training in the United Kingdom, notes were taken by an interviewer on December 29, 1943. The interviewer's notes stated that De Vries enlisted under the name of O’Halloran, finally declaring his true name on November 2, 1942. De Vries realized he was unsuitable for Armoured Corps work, the interviewer going on to state that \"he (De Vries) has been tried in several capacities in the Regiment and was unable to carry out the duties required of him. Realizes his failings in armoured work and has requested a transfer to the Infantry. He has a brother in the 48th Highlanders and wishes to be posted to them if possible.\" After fifteen and a half months training in the United Kingdom, he embarked for the Italian theatre on February 19, 1944 and was taken on strength two weeks later by The Irish Regiment of Canada, on March 3, 1944 in Italy. B\/19518 Private Michael Stanislaus De Vries, \"C\" Company, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps was granted an Immediate Distinguished Conduct Medal, by General H.R. Alexander, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Allied Combined Mediterranean Force on June 25, 1944, for gallant actions that he took three months after arriving in the Italian theatre, on May 24, 1944, during the Irish Regiment of Canada's advance from the Hitler Line to the Melfa River. The recommendation was initiated by Lieutenant-Colonel R.C. Clark, Commanding Officer, The Irish Regiment of Canada, approved by the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade on May 25, 1944 and passed forward on June 9th, endorsed by Major-General B.M. Hoffmeister, General Officer Commanding, 5th Canadian Armoured Division on June 10th and passed forward on June 11th, supported by Lieutenant-General E.L.M. Burns, General Officer Commanding, 1 Canadian Corps, approved by General O.W.H Leese, General Commanding, Eighth Army on June 17th and passed forward on June 24th. The announcement appeared in the Supplement to the London Gazette 36679 of Tuesday, August 29, 1944, on Thursday, August 31, 1944, page 4053 and in the Canada Gazette, Issue number 35, Volume 78, dated August 26, 1944, by Overseas Royal Order number 4951, dated August 26, 1944, \"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.” It was also noted in his announcement that he had been \"since killed in action\". His citation read: \"On the 24th May 1944, while the Regt. Was advancing from the Hitler Line to the Melfa River and was in the area of Objective “2” Pte. DE VRIES went out on foot with Maj. WALLACE of the 8th Cdn. Fd. Regt. R.C.A. in search of an enemy self-propelled gun. While so engaged he came upon an enemy machine gun post, which he kept under observation until at the right moment he moved in and took six prisoners. Seeing that Pte. DE VRIES was alone, five of the enemy tried to escape, at which point he seized their machine gun and opened fire, killing all five. The sixth prisoner remained covered in the corner of the dugout and was subsequently brought in as a prisoner by Pte. DE VRIES. From this prisoner, Pte. DE VRIES learned the location of an enemy Nebel-Werfer position which he found, unaccompanied, later that day. Opening fire, he succeeded in wounding an Officer and two Other Ranks and killing the remaining members of the crew. On the night of 24th May 44, the Btn. Moved up and took up positions directly behind the Westminster Regt. (Motor) at the Melfa River. On his own initiative, Pte. DE VRIES went forward across the Melfa and some three or four miles behind the enemy positions. On returning at first light he reported the far bank clear of infantry in any numbers and that only rear guards of machine guns, snipers and self-propelled guns and tanks would be encountered. He also reported that the enemy was retreating in some disorder and that the main roads to the enemy rear were cluttered with discarded packs and gear. As a result of this information the Btn. was able to move forward at a greater rate than had been planned. The outstanding initiative, superb gallantry and self-sacrificing devotion to duty of this soldier were in keeping with the highest traditions of the service.\" Two days after his heroics, B\/19518 Private Michael Stanislaus De Vries, The Irish Regiment of Canada, RCIC was instantly Killed in Action in the vicinity of Roccasecca, Italy, part of the ongoing action in the Liri Valley, on May 26, 1944, at the age of 41. He is buried in Cassino War Cemetery, Cassino, Italy, Grave Reference: Plot XIII. Row D. Grave 14. The cemetery lies in the Commune of Cassino, Province of Frosinone, 139 kilometres south-east of Rome. It is situated in the valley of the River Liri immediately below the southern spurs of the central Apennines. De Vries is commemorated on page 290 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance and is honoured on page 19 of the memorial book \"Canadian Jews in World War II, Part II: Casualties\" compiled by David Rome for the Canadian Jewish Congress, published in Montreal, Quebec in 1948.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131129155861,"sku":"C3148.RL2","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_60785ad9-429b-45b2-9366-f24a7488ed13.jpg?v=1692897035"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-dcm-group-to-2nd-lieutenant-jones-3rd-canadian-battalionroyal-flying-corps-c6438rl1","title":"Canada, Cef. A Dcm Group To 2Nd Lieutenant Jones, 3Rd Canadian Battalion\/Royal Flying Corps","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistinguished Conduct Medal, George V; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal with MID Oak Leaf; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; War Medal 1939-1945; King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Medal 1935; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, George V; and Efficiency Decoration with Canada Bar, George VI. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran, label affixed to the reverse inscribed \"Worn by Eric H. Jones \/ 3rd Bat. CEF + RFC observer\", original ribbons, very light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by his Royal Flying Corps Identification Bracelet (in sterling silver, obverse engraved \"ERIC. H. JONES. \/ R.F.C. \/ C OF E.\", reverse maker marked \"RYRIE\" and marked \"STERLING\", measuring 43 mm (w) x 20.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral rings, on a wrist chain); plus an Easter Day Card, a Woman's Photograph and a Parisian-Issued Postcard (all with 1915 dated descriptions in pencil inscribed on their reverses), along with copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records and Discharge Certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Eric Hornshaw Jones was born on May 13, 1893 in Toronto, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (9063) with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, on September 22, 1914 at Valcartier Camp, at the age of 21, naming his next-of-kin as his father, Sydney F. Jones of Toronto (later changed to F.M. Pellatt of London, England), stating that he belonged to an Active Militia and had one years' previous service with the Queen's Own Rifles, that he was not married, that his religion was Church of England and that his trade was that of Clerk. The Battalion was raised in Toronto with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 from Quebec City, Quebec aboard the S.S. Tunisian, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R. Rennie with a strength of 43 officers and 1,100 other ranks. Private Jones entered the European theatre on February 13, 1915 and would serve with the 3rd Infantry Battalion in France and Belgium, as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on July 31, 1915 and was appointed Acting Corporal on September 26, 1915. 9063 Lance Corporal Eric Hornshaw Jones, 3rd Canadian Battalion was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the announcement appearing in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 29438 of Tuesday, January 11, 1916, on Friday, January 14, 1916, page 615. His citation was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette 29503 of Friday, March 10, 1916, on Saturday, March 11, 1916, page 2741 and in the Canada Gazette of April 8, 1916, page 3320: \"For conspicuous and consistent good work when he laid twenty-five telephone lines from the firing line under heavy artillery fire and succeeded in maintaining direct communication with advanced headquarters.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLance Corporal Jones was on the list of officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men recommended for gallant and distinguished service in the Field in the despatch from the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief, the British Army in France, dated November 30, 1915, the announcement appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 29453 of Tuesday, January 25, 1916, on Thursday, January 27, 1916, page 1100. Jones was promoted to Signalling Sergeant on March 26, 1916, which would last seven weeks, before he reverted to the ranks at his own request, upon transfer to the Canadian Corps Troops Supply Column on May 16th. He would serve with the Mechanical Transport unit beginning on June 4th. Six months after his transfer and still with the CCTSC, he was attached to the 70th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps on November 18, 1916, where his interest in flying was nurtured. Lance Corporal Jones was transferred to the Canadian Training Division at Shorncliffe and was discharged in England on January 15, 1917, on appointment to a commission in the Royal Flying Corps, his trade stated as that of Bookkeeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little over eighteen weeks after accepting his commission, while serving with the Royal Flying Corps, 2nd Lieutenant Jones suffered an \"explosive bullet wound to the right leg\", on May 24, 1917 while in France. He was invalided to England and was admitted to Bathurst House Hospital, Belgrave Square in London on June 9, 1917, where he was treated for his injuries. However, the decision was soon made to invalid him to Canada. In his Medical History of Invalid, dated August 17, 1917 at Base Hospital in Toronto, the attending physician described 2nd Lieutenant Jones's condition: \"There are six recently healed scars from two to four inches long on (the) right leg, halfway between (the) knee and ankle. The right leg is much smaller that the left, with considerable puffiness about the scar area. After walking for a few minutes, (he) has considerable pain in (the) leg, and after walking for half an hour, (the) leg invariably cramps. Walks with a slight limp with (the) aid of a cane.\" He had a radiograph taken the same day, with the doctor noting that there were \"Several pieces of shrapnel fragments in (the) leg\" and recommended Jones \"for admission to Base Hospital for further surgical treatment\" and two months' rehabilitation, the Medical Board subsequently declaring him \"Category B\" (Temporarily Unfit). Nine months later, and now almost a year after his wounding, he was reassessed at the Recruits' Depot in Toronto. In his Medical History of Invalid, dated May 17, 1918, the attending physician noted that Lieutenant Jones, now of the Royal Air Force (the Royal Naval Air Service having merged with the Royal Flying Corps, to form the Royal Air Force on April 1, 1918) \"sleeps poorly\", that he was \"easily startled by noises\" and was \"more easily fatigued than before his wounding but not so easily fatigued as when last examined\", suffering from \"neurasthenia\". He was \"continually catching cold in his head...the nose becomes blocked up and is subject to hay fever in the late summer. Very rarely has had bronchitis.\" The doctor also went on to explain that Jones was at Bathurst House Hospital in London \"for treatment of (his) wounds, but has had no definite treatment for neurasthenia\", that his \"incapacity (was) due to partial loss of function of (the) nervous system.\" He had five operation scars on the front and medial aspect of his right leg and was cut midway between the ankle and the knee, in order to remove portions of the explosive bullet. The Medical Board stated that \"It is recommended that he have the necessary treatment for his rhinitis and adenoids and that he be given ground duty for two months\", that he be declared \"Category D\" (Temporarily Unfit) and that Jones be \"admitted to hospital as an inpatient for operation\". Two and a half weeks later, Jones was reassessed on June 4th, his leg and nose improved, allowing him to be declared \"Category B\" (Service Aboard, not General Service) and that he was \"fit as an Observer\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor his First World War service, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal with MID Oak Leaf. Lance Corporal Jones was awarded the Efficiency Decoration by Government Order 22 in 1935, along with the King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Medal the same year. Jones would continue his military career with the Toronto Regiment, where in the rank of Major, he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. He would later see service in the Second World War, in the rank of Colonel, and for his service, was awarded the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131177586965,"sku":"C6438.RL1","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20653_mnc9167_1.jpg?v=1692897189"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-first-war-dcm-group-to-sjt-ai-fleck-14th-battalion-cfa-c7216","title":"Canada, CEF. A First War DCM Group to Sjt. A.I. Fleck, 14th Battalion, CFA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Distinguished Conduct Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 316020 SJT. A. I. FLACK. CAN:F.A., ornate swivel suspension, original ribbon, light contact marks, small scratches to obverse, lovely patina, extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 316020 SJT. A. I. FLECK. C.F.A., dark marks on the obverse, in near very fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 316020 SJT. A. I. FLECK. C.F.A., light wear, extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo dog tags, in leather with original ties, each impressed 316020 SERGT FLECK A I 66 BTY P CANADIAN, worn and has residue on each, still very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote:  Alex Ira Fleck was born in Hamilton, Ontario in August 1895. He was working as a bank clerk when he enlisted on February 21, 1916 with the 47th Battery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy September 1916, he was appointed acting sergeant with pay, while serving with the 16th battery. He was transferred to the 81st Battery on January 22, 1917, and to the 66th Brigade on March 20 of the same year. Fleck landed in France in August, 1917. He later served with the 14th Brigade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was discharged due to demobilisation in June, 1919. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Distinguished Conduct Medal was awarded on January 1, 1919. The citation in the London Gazette reads: “For exceptional coolness under shell fire on several occasions, notably during the Arras operations. On one occasion in advancing the battery at Dury the two guns under his charge were caught in a burst of fire, one driver and four horses being wounded. He immediately cleared the wounded man and cut the horses free, bringing others to replace under most intense fire, thereby undoubtedly saving these two guns from material damage. His courage and devotion to duty have always been most marked.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe died on April 6, 1970. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49509309677845,"sku":"C7216","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_C7216_2.jpg?v=1762802763"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/north-america-canada-groups-single-decorations-for-gallantry-distinguished-conduct-medal.oembed","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}