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MILITARY MEDALS, Awards for Gallantry and Distinguished Service, A Great War RAMC Field Ambulance Distinguished Conduct Medal Group of 5 awarded to Quarter Master Serjeant F. Bell, comprising Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (390005 Q.M. Sjt. F. Bell, 1/3 N'Bn. F.A. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals 1914-1920 (290 W.O. CL. 2. F. Bell. R.A.M.C.); Defence Medal 1939-45, imp (Capt. F. Bell DCM 1st E.R. East Hull Bn HG); Territorial Efficiency Medal, Geo V (390005 Q.M. Sjt. F. Bell. R.A.M.C.). Silver medals brushed, about very fine. (5)
Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette, 3 October 1918
390005 Q.M.S. F. Bell, R.A.M.C. (Hull)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when with a party which was carrying twenty wounded men by hand and it was fired on by a party of the enemy which had advanced to about fifty yards from it. With admirable coolness he led his party through houses and then a forest to a place of safety, and was undoubtley the cause of saving both personnel and wounded from capture.
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Estimate: £700-900
Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette, 3 October 1918
390005 Q.M.S. F. Bell, R.A.M.C. (Hull)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when with a party which was carrying twenty wounded men by hand and it was fired on by a party of the enemy which had advanced to about fifty yards from it. With admirable coolness he led his party through houses and then a forest to a place of safety, and was undoubtley the cause of saving both personnel and wounded from capture.
Sold with copy citation
Estimate: £700-900