A Great War 1915 'Ypres - Hill 60' D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant J. Thompson, 2nd Battalion, Ki...

A Great War 1915 ‘Ypres - Hill 60’ D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant J. Thompson, 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7229 A. Cpl. J. Thompson. 2/K.O.S.B.) nearly very fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 June 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry on “Hill 60” on the night of 17th April, 1915, when he superintended his section digging a communication trench under heavy fire, and set a fine example to his men.’ John Thompson served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers in the French theatre of war from 29 November 1914. Thompson distinguished himself at ‘Hill 60’ - the latter was formed largely from debris dug out to form a cutting in the Ypres-Comines-Lille railway. The hill, held by the Germans since December 1914, was mined in seven places. The mines were exploded at 7pm on 17 April 1915. The Royal West Kent Regiment were detailed to storm and clear the ‘exploded’ hill; ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies of the 2nd Battalion K.O.S.B. were detailed to consolidate the position when won - though during the attack, many of the K.O.S.B. joined in, reportedly using their picks and shovels! The cratered hill was taken and a rough firing trench constructed in the face of fierce German counter-attacks and bombardment which continued into the following day. Sold with copied research.