A Superb, 19th Bn Lancs Fusiliers
“SALFORD PALS”
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL
&
1914-15 Trio.
5320.Pte A. WOLFENDEN 19th Bn LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS.
With a seriously good “one man army” battle citation.
One of the last DCM’s of WW1, 1st November 1918, Won Just Ten Days Before the Armistice.
[THE MEDALS]
Distinguished Conduct Medal
5320. Pte A. WOLFENDEN. 19/ LAN FUS.
1914-15 Trio
5320. Pte A. WOLFENDEN. LAN FUS.
[BIOGRAPHY]
Albert Wolfenden was a True Lancashire Lad from Werneth, near Oldham in Greater Manchester. He originally joined 11th Battalion Lancs Fusiliers and arrived in France at Boulogne on 25th September 1916. He’s seen suffering from Shell Shock in 1916. This unit was disbanded in France on 12th August 1918 with the surviving members joining the 19th Salford Pals Battalion. On 1st November 1918 Albert greatly distinguished himself and won one of the last DCM’s of the Great War. In WW2 he served with Civil Defence & is also entitled to a Defence Medal.
[DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL]
(L.G. 18th February 1919) 19th Bn Lancs Fus (Werneth)
Citation L.G. 10th January 1920.
“On 1st November 1918, he was one of a section detailed to place a bridge over the river east of Famars. The section cane under heavy machine gun fire, and the NCO in charge and several men were wounded. He then took command and rushed the bridge into position, crossed the river, and attacked the machine gun, capturing the team. His gallant action ensured the erection of the bridge on his right”.
Albert’s brave deed is also mentioned in the regimental history.
“To complete the story of the 19th Battalion in the River Rhonelle area, mention must be made of Private A. Wolfenden. Two platoons of “B” Company were given the task of placing bridges over the River Rhonelle, east of Famars, three miles south of Valenciennes, to enable the 147th Infantry Brigade to cross to the attack. Wolfenden’s section came under heavy machine gun fire and it’s commanding officer and several men were wounded. Private Wolfenden then immediately took command, rushed his bridge into position, crossed the river, attacked the machine gun and captured it and it’s team. His prompt and plucky action enabled the bridge on his right also to be erected. He received a well-earned D.C.M.”
If you collect medals to either the Lancashire Fusiliers or The Pals battalions, this wonderful DCM is a seriously “must have” group with a classic “one man army” battle citation.
Nice VF on Original Ribbons.
£2250 (With part-exchanges welcome) .
[THE MEDALS]
Distinguished Conduct Medal
5320. Pte A. WOLFENDEN. 19/ LAN FUS.
1914-15 Trio
5320. Pte A. WOLFENDEN. LAN FUS.
[BIOGRAPHY]
Albert Wolfenden was a True Lancashire Lad from Werneth, near Oldham in Greater Manchester. He originally joined 11th Battalion Lancs Fusiliers and arrived in France at Boulogne on 25th September 1916. He’s seen suffering from Shell Shock in 1916. This unit was disbanded in France on 12th August 1918 with the surviving members joining the 19th Salford Pals Battalion. On 1st November 1918 Albert greatly distinguished himself and won one of the last DCM’s of the Great War. In WW2 he served with Civil Defence & is also entitled to a Defence Medal.
[DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL]
(L.G. 18th February 1919) 19th Bn Lancs Fus (Werneth)
Citation L.G. 10th January 1920.
“On 1st November 1918, he was one of a section detailed to place a bridge over the river east of Famars. The section cane under heavy machine gun fire, and the NCO in charge and several men were wounded. He then took command and rushed the bridge into position, crossed the river, and attacked the machine gun, capturing the team. His gallant action ensured the erection of the bridge on his right”.
Albert’s brave deed is also mentioned in the regimental history.
“To complete the story of the 19th Battalion in the River Rhonelle area, mention must be made of Private A. Wolfenden. Two platoons of “B” Company were given the task of placing bridges over the River Rhonelle, east of Famars, three miles south of Valenciennes, to enable the 147th Infantry Brigade to cross to the attack. Wolfenden’s section came under heavy machine gun fire and it’s commanding officer and several men were wounded. Private Wolfenden then immediately took command, rushed his bridge into position, crossed the river, attacked the machine gun and captured it and it’s team. His prompt and plucky action enabled the bridge on his right also to be erected. He received a well-earned D.C.M.”
If you collect medals to either the Lancashire Fusiliers or The Pals battalions, this wonderful DCM is a seriously “must have” group with a classic “one man army” battle citation.
Nice VF on Original Ribbons.
£2250 (With part-exchanges welcome) .