Watch List notes:

*An Extremely Rare East African D.C.M. Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant William Dalrymple, No.3 Section, East African Pioneer Company, wounded in action whilst in charge of the machine gun porters, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3047 Cpl W. Dalrymple. E. Afr: Pr Coy (No. 3 Sec:)); 1914-15 Star (3047 Pnr. W. Dalrymple. E. A. Pnr. Coy.); British War and Victory Medals (3047 Sjt. W. Dalrymple. E. A. Pnr. Coy.); group loose, toned, good very fine (4). D.C.M.: London Gazette: 01.02.1917, citation published 03.03.1917 – 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination when in charge of the machine gun porters. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post.' M.i.D.: London Gazette: 06.08.1918. Only 17 D.C.M.s were awarded to East African units, Walker's D.C.M. roll, 1914-1920, pg.219, refers. Offered with copied M.I.C., and other paperwork, but still worthy of further research regarding the date and location of the action. Ex Sotheby, 2nd July 1987, lot 507 (£1200-1500)