A Great War ‘Western Front bombing party’ D.C.M. group of four awarded...

A Great War ‘Western Front bombing party’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private R. J. McAllister, 3rd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry; ‘although wounded, he attempted to charge the barricade, but was forced to retire, being wounded again in three places by bullets, and also injured by a bomb’

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (10062 Pte. R. J. McAllister. 3/H.L.I.); 1914-15 Star (10062 Pte. R. J. McAllister, High. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (10062 Pte. R. J. McAllister. H.L.I.) a little polished, otherwise nearly very fine (4) £1,000-£1,400

Footnote
D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916:
‘For conspicuous gallantry. Private McAllister volunteered to form one of a bombing party in an attack on the enemy’s barricade. Although wounded, he attempted to charge the barricade, but was forced to retire, being wounded again in three places by bullets, and also injured by a bomb. His bravery and devotion were most marked.’
Annotated gazette states: ‘Richebourg L’Avone, 15 June 1915.’

Robert J. McAllister served in France from 1 December 1914, initially with the 1st Battalion and later with the 3rd Battalion. He also served with the Royal Engineers and the Machine Gun Corps.

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