A RARE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL 'DEATH PLAQUE'
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To:36489. L/Cpl.JOSEPH EDWARD WILSON D.C.M. (11th Bn.East Yorkshire Regt.)
Joseph died in 1921 of wounds received in action during the action where he wan his DCM in1918.
He was from Barnoldswick. He was 40 and is remembered with honour at Salmesbury (St Leonard the Less ) Churchyard.Lancashire.
£375
CITATION FROM LONDON GAZETTE 28th MARCH 1918.
36489. L/Cpl.J.E.WILSON,E.YORKS.R. (Barnoldswick) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his section forward during a daylight raid.He inflicted many casualties on the retreating enemy,and though wounded rendered great assistance destroying dug-outs,and afterwards withdrew all his men safely.(SOLD)
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.To:36489. L/Cpl.JOSEPH EDWARD WILSON D.C.M. (11th Bn.East Yorkshire Regt.)
Joseph died in 1921 of wounds received in action during the action where he wan his DCM in1918.
He was from Barnoldswick. He was 40 and is remembered with honour at Salmesbury (St Leonard the Less ) Churchyard.Lancashire.
£375
CITATION FROM LONDON GAZETTE 28th MARCH 1918.
36489. L/Cpl.J.E.WILSON,E.YORKS.R. (Barnoldswick) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his section forward during a daylight raid.He inflicted many casualties on the retreating enemy,and though wounded rendered great assistance destroying dug-outs,and afterwards withdrew all his men safely.(SOLD)