A Great War ‘Western Front 1916’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to...

A Great War ‘Western Front 1916’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sapper (later Temporary Sergeant) A. G. Fleet, 5 Signal Company, Royal Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (16364 Sapr. A. G. Fleet 5/Sig: Coy. R.E.); 1914 Star, with clasp (16364 Sapr: A. G. Fleet. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (16364 T. Sjt. A. G. Fleet. R.E.) mounted on card for display, nearly extremely fine (4) £800-£1,000

Footnote
D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1917; citation published 13 February 1917:

‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He showed great courage and determination throughout the operations in laying and repairing wires under heavy fire.’
Annotated gazette states: ‘France 1916’.

Albert G. Fleet served in France as a Sapper with 5 Signal Company R.E. from 17 August 1914. He was later promoted to Temporary Sergeant.

Sold with copied gazette entries, D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards.