An Outstanding “One Man Army” (BATTLE CITATION) Distinguished Conduct Medal. To:266343, Sgt W. SMITH, BUCKS:BN 1/1 OXF.& BUCKS L.I. (Aylesbury).A Rare Medal Awarded in late 1918 for Italy , with Italian War Cross.
An Outstanding
“One Man Army”
(BATTLE CITATION) DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.
To:
266343, Sgt W. SMITH, BUCKS:BN 1/1 OXF.& BUCKS L.I.
(From Aylesbury).
A Very Rare Medal Awarded in late 1918 for the Italian Campaign, with Italian War Cross. [CITATION] London Gazette. 15th November 1918.
266343. Sgt W.Smith 1/1 Ox & Bucks L.I. (Aylesbury)
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He led his platoon with skill and determination, and set a very fine example to his men. When held up by a machine gun he himself shot the two men working it, and then led a rush which captured the gun and killed the remainder of the crew” [ITALIAN WAR CROSS]. London Gazette. 11th March 1919.
A greatly desirable DCM and Italian War Cross, to the much sought after Ox & Bucks Light Infantry.
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