Distinguished Conduct medal
Distinguished Conduct medal (Geo V-1st type, bareheaded bust in Field Marshal's uniform), impressed "311362 Bmbr: A. Dawe, V.3/Can: T.M. By: Can. F.A.".
Alec Dawes was born on 28th April 1896 in Plymouth, Devonshire, England and enlisted in the Third Divisional Ammunition Column CEF in December 1915. He had previously served three years in C.F.A. Dawe received his DCM for service with a Trench Mortar Battery.
London Gazette: 28.3.18: Canadian Gazette 11/05/18.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during operations on many occasions, and notably when the battery position was being heavily bombarded. Ten gunners were killed or wounded shortly after the battery commenced firing. He immediately took charge of a gun whose crew had become casualties, and kept it in action until it was knocked out. He then attended to the wounded. He showed a supreme contempt of danger, and set a splendid example to the battery.
Beautifully toned.
Price: EF $2450.00 Canadian
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