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A Great War 'Western Front' D.C.M., M.M. pair awarded to Bombardier J. Laing, Royal Field...
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M., M.M. pair awarded to Bombardier J. Laing, Royal Field Artillery Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (635698 Bmbr: J. Laing. 256/High: Bde: R.F.A. -T.F.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (635698 Bmbr: J. Laing. 256/H Ld: Bde: R.F.A. -T.F.) edge bruising and contact marks, slightly polished, good fine (2) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 10 November 1917; citation published 6 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of twelve ammunition wagons. Though wounded he took the convoy through a gas barrage, and safely withdrew them again. After having his wounds dressed, hearing that another team had lost all its drivers, he went back through the barrage and brought the wounded men and horses back.’ M.M. London Gazette 11 May 1917. John Laing from Methil, Fife, attested into the Royal Field Artillery for service during the Great War and served on the Western Front. Sold with copied research.
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M., M.M. pair awarded to Bombardier J. Laing, Royal Field Artillery Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (635698 Bmbr: J. Laing. 256/High: Bde: R.F.A. -T.F.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (635698 Bmbr: J. Laing. 256/H Ld: Bde: R.F.A. -T.F.) edge bruising and contact marks, slightly polished, good fine (2) £700-£900 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 10 November 1917; citation published 6 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of twelve ammunition wagons. Though wounded he took the convoy through a gas barrage, and safely withdrew them again. After having his wounds dressed, hearing that another team had lost all its drivers, he went back through the barrage and brought the wounded men and horses back.’ M.M. London Gazette 11 May 1917. John Laing from Methil, Fife, attested into the Royal Field Artillery for service during the Great War and served on the Western Front. Sold with copied research.
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