Watch List notes:

An Impressive Great War 'Trench Raid' D.C.M. and M.M. Group of 5 awarded to Private John Jenkins, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (16551 Pte J. Jenkins: 1/ G. Gds:); Military Medal, G.V.R. (16551 Pte J. Jenkins. 1/ G. Gds:); 1914-15 Star (16551 Pte J. Jenkins. G. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (16551 Pte: J. Jenkins. G. Gds.); Group court mounted for wear, reverse pin now lacking, with three named identity tags, obverse to each medal highly polished as is typical of many guards groups, light contact marks, otherwise a proudly worn fair to fine / very fine (8). D.C.M.: London Gazette: 5 December 1918 – 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a strong bombing party of the enemy worked down a trench, endangering the leading companies' communications, this man collected some men and initiated a counter-attack, driving them back and capturing two light machine guns, and then put up a block. He showed fine initiative and powers of leadership.' M.M.: London Gazette: 11 February 1919 – 'for bravery in the Field'. Private John Jenkins, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, of Kettlebrook, Tamworth, had previously worked as a Collier prior to his enlistment. He arrived with his battalion on the Western Front on 16 March 1915, where he would remain until the end of the war, earning the D.C.M. and M.M. in the process. His name appeared in the Tamworth Herald of Saturday 4 January, 1919 as follows: "KETTLEBROOK MEDALIST: Private John Jenkins, 1st Grenadier Guards, son of Mr. J. Jenkins, 27 Orchard Street, Kettlebrook, has won the Military Medal in addition to the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He has also been mentioned in despatches, and recommended for further decoration. He served in France for four years." Whether this recommendation for 'further decoration' relates to the Victoria Cross, or an additional D.C.M. or M.M. is as yet unknown and unconfirmed. This worthy of further research. Also offered with 14 related photographs and postcards of the recipient and of the Grenadier Guards, with original citation and letter from St James's Palace regarding service at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. He was discharged on 24 June 1925, and received a bounty of £20 for his D.C.M. award. He married Martha Lily Smith, of Lambeth, on 17 April 1928. Also offered with folder of detailed related research.