Baldwin & Sons
Auction 98 3 May 2016
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MILITARY MEDALS, Awards for Gallantry and Distinguished Service,
WESTERN FRONT "COUNTER ATTACK" DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R., 1st type, awarded to Serjeant W. Lumley 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (46727 Sjt. W. Lumley 9/North'd Fus.). Nearly extremely fine, toned.
D.C.M. London Gazette, 3 October 1918
46277 Sjt. W. Lumley, Noth'd Fus, (Leadgate, Co. Durham)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This non-commissioned officer led his platoon in four counter-attacks, the fourth of which drove the enemy out of the positions they had gained. His platoon suffered heavy casualties, but he never wavered in his determination and led his men forward at each attack with great dash.
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Estimate: £600-800
WESTERN FRONT "COUNTER ATTACK" DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, G.V.R., 1st type, awarded to Serjeant W. Lumley 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (46727 Sjt. W. Lumley 9/North'd Fus.). Nearly extremely fine, toned.
D.C.M. London Gazette, 3 October 1918
46277 Sjt. W. Lumley, Noth'd Fus, (Leadgate, Co. Durham)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This non-commissioned officer led his platoon in four counter-attacks, the fourth of which drove the enemy out of the positions they had gained. His platoon suffered heavy casualties, but he never wavered in his determination and led his men forward at each attack with great dash.
Sold with copied research
Estimate: £600-800