The time has come to part with my war medal collection, accumulated over many years, in order to pursue other interests. Over the next few months I will be listing my entire collection as time permits. Please bear with me as this is not my area of expertise, however I will endeavour to make my listings as accurate as possible.
All the research was carried out by a third party and is listed with the information provided. A DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL GROUP, consisting of.
George V Distinguished Conduct Medal, impressed 16 SJT: J BLUNT. 1914-15 Star, impressed L-11740 CPL. War & Victory Medals (with MID emblem), impressed L-11740 C SJT. 1908-35 India General Service Medal - Clasp Afghanistan N. F 1919, impressed 1249 C.
(Note error in surname spelling). Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, impressed, C. Medal Index Card confirms James Henry Blunt entered theatre 5(a) on the 26.08.15. Citation- For conspicuous gallantry during the forcing of the passage of the river.
He laid cable across the river under heavy fire, and then brought another back from the left bank to the right. He has at all times displayed marked gallantry and devotion to duty. Mentioned in Despatches for Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.
London Gazette 15th August 1917. The item "Distinguished Conduct Medal Group. Middlesex Regiment, Mesopotamia World War One" is in sale since Thursday, March 02, 2017.This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\1914 - 1918 (WWI)". The seller is "truevillan" and is located in BRISBANE, QLD.
This item can be shipped worldwide.