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A Modder River, DCM awarded to Private John Smalley, Who was No 1 of a Maximum Gun Detachment, of the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers who was wounded in the DCM Action who had previously seen Action at the Battle of Omdurman comprising, Distinguished Conduct Medal, QVR, (3955 Pte J. Smalley. Northd: Fus:), Queen's Sudan Medal, (Cpl. J. Smalley. 1/Northd Fus:) area of unit engraving is polished, Queen's South Africa Medal, 1899‑1902, 3rd type reverse, two clasps, Belmont, Modder River, (3955 Pte J. Smalley, North'D: Fus:), impressed naming, Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896‑1908, one clasp Khartoum, (3955. Pte. J. Smalley. 5th Fusers), very fine (4).
DCM The London Gazette 26th of January 1900.
No 3955 Private Smarley (sic), Northumberland Fusiliers, No1 of a Maxim detachment, who showed great coolness and judgement when wounded.
John Smalley enlisted for the Northumberland Fusiliers on the 30th of October 1893, he stated he was 20 years and 6 months old a Farm Labourer and a native of Boston Lincolnshire. He served Home 30th of October 1893 to 14th of December 1895, Singapore 15th of February 1895 to 31st of December 1896, Gibraltar 1st of January 1897 to the 16th of January 1898, Egypt 17th of January 1898 to the 2nd of October 1898, (3rd of October 1898 to the 18th of April 1899 intelligible), Home 19th of April 1899 to the 15th of September 1899, South Africa 19th of April 1899 to the 23rd of December 1899, Home 24th of December 1899 to the 29th of October 1905, Reserve D 1st of November 1905 to the 31st of October 1909, 16 Years with Colours and Reserve.
Appointed Lance Corporal 1st of July 1898, Awaiting Trial Drunkenness 27 December 1898, reduced to the ranks, 12th January 1899 Threatening language to his superior officer, 14 Days Absent ‑16th of March 1901 Forfeit 14 days' pay. Restored Good Conduct Pay 2nd of April 1902 Received Gratuity of £20 for DCM.
His Service Papers confirm all medals and clasps, and that he was wounded on the 28th Of November 1899 at the Modder River.
Sold with 4 copy pages of Service papers, copy QSA Casualty Roll entry copy London Gazette entry for DCM.
DCM The London Gazette 26th of January 1900.
No 3955 Private Smarley (sic), Northumberland Fusiliers, No1 of a Maxim detachment, who showed great coolness and judgement when wounded.
John Smalley enlisted for the Northumberland Fusiliers on the 30th of October 1893, he stated he was 20 years and 6 months old a Farm Labourer and a native of Boston Lincolnshire. He served Home 30th of October 1893 to 14th of December 1895, Singapore 15th of February 1895 to 31st of December 1896, Gibraltar 1st of January 1897 to the 16th of January 1898, Egypt 17th of January 1898 to the 2nd of October 1898, (3rd of October 1898 to the 18th of April 1899 intelligible), Home 19th of April 1899 to the 15th of September 1899, South Africa 19th of April 1899 to the 23rd of December 1899, Home 24th of December 1899 to the 29th of October 1905, Reserve D 1st of November 1905 to the 31st of October 1909, 16 Years with Colours and Reserve.
Appointed Lance Corporal 1st of July 1898, Awaiting Trial Drunkenness 27 December 1898, reduced to the ranks, 12th January 1899 Threatening language to his superior officer, 14 Days Absent ‑16th of March 1901 Forfeit 14 days' pay. Restored Good Conduct Pay 2nd of April 1902 Received Gratuity of £20 for DCM.
His Service Papers confirm all medals and clasps, and that he was wounded on the 28th Of November 1899 at the Modder River.
Sold with 4 copy pages of Service papers, copy QSA Casualty Roll entry copy London Gazette entry for DCM.