The D.C.M. and M.S.M. group of five medals to Sergeant Corless Hawkes

The D.C.M. and M.S.M. group of five medals to Sergeant Corless Hawkes, Royal Artillery: Distinguished Service Medal, George V (10815 SJT. C. HAWKES. R.G.A.); British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal (10815 SJT. C. HAWKES. R.A.); Meritorious Service Medal, George VI (1401080 SJT. C. HAWKES. D.C.M. R.A.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (10815 SJT C. HAWKES. R.G.A.), display mounted, some edge bruising and abrasion, light wear, otherwise very fine or better. [5]

D.C.M. London Gazette 03/06/1919 and 11/03/1920 (Citation). "For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty during active operations, especially between 8 August and 10 October 1918. During this period his example under heavy shell fire has been of great value to his own detachment and the Battery as a whole". Offered with research.

Provenance: DNW 29/06/2006 Lot 1101