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A Great War 1918 'Western Front' D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant T. Willamson, 2/4th Battalion, S...
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A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant T. Willamson, 2/4th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, whose gallantry also earned him a Second Award Bar later the same year Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award copy Bar (200530 Sjt: T. Williamson. 2/4 S. Lan: R.) polished, edge bruise, nearly very fine £800-£1,200 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when his platoon had suffered heavy casualties from the enemy’s shell fire, he displayed much skilful initiative in the way he reorganised it under heavy fire; he also, on another occasion, rescued a dangerously wounded man, and by his prompt action saved his life. He set a very a fine example of courage and of coolness under fire to all about him, and during the whole period under review this non-commissioned officer has shown marked ability.’ D.C.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 15 November 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an attack. When all the officers of his company had been wounded he took command of the company and led it to the objective. When the attack on his left had been held up he formed a defensive flank with great skill. He showed splendid judgement and leadership.’ Thomas Williamson was a native of Warrington, Cheshire. He served during the Great War with the 2/4th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment on the Western Front (entitled to BWM and VM).
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A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant T. Willamson, 2/4th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, whose gallantry also earned him a Second Award Bar later the same year Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award copy Bar (200530 Sjt: T. Williamson. 2/4 S. Lan: R.) polished, edge bruise, nearly very fine £800-£1,200 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when his platoon had suffered heavy casualties from the enemy’s shell fire, he displayed much skilful initiative in the way he reorganised it under heavy fire; he also, on another occasion, rescued a dangerously wounded man, and by his prompt action saved his life. He set a very a fine example of courage and of coolness under fire to all about him, and during the whole period under review this non-commissioned officer has shown marked ability.’ D.C.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 15 November 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an attack. When all the officers of his company had been wounded he took command of the company and led it to the objective. When the attack on his left had been held up he formed a defensive flank with great skill. He showed splendid judgement and leadership.’ Thomas Williamson was a native of Warrington, Cheshire. He served during the Great War with the 2/4th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment on the Western Front (entitled to BWM and VM).
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