1st May, 2025 14:00
Fine Medals & Military Antiques
First World War Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) Gallantry medal group comprising D.C.M. named to 14503 SJT. E. Murrell. 2/G.G., 1914 ‘Mons’ Star with 5th Aug. – 22nd. Nov. 1914
First World War Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) Gallantry medal group comprising D.C.M. named to 14503 SJT. E. Murrell. 2/G.G., 1914 ‘Mons’ Star with 5th Aug. – 22nd. Nov. 1914 clasp named to 14503 SJT. E. Murrell. 2/G. GDS., War and Victory medals named to 14503. W. O. CL. 2. E. Murrell. G. GDS. (mounted on bar).
Edward William Murrell was born in Nottingham in August 1889 and began his military career at the age of 20, enlisting with the Grenadier Guards on 3rd November 1909. Following the outbreak of the Great War, he arrived in France on 12th August 1914, serving on the Western Front, where he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on 22nd June 1915. The newspaper clipping which details his award also states he was previously mentioned in despatches. The citation for the award of the D.C.M. reads ‘‘For conspicuous gallantry as signalling sergeant throughout the campaign. In the day or night, in all conditions of weather, and in spite of heavy shell or rifle fire, he has been out repairing wires whenever broken, regardless of dangers. He has always shown great courage, zeal and resource in the performance of dangerous and difficult duties.’’ He served until 17th November 1916 when we was wounded at Gueudecourt in the Somme and was discharged from military service on 8th May 1917, following the amputation of the lower part of his left leg through the calf.
Along with his medals are his original Soldiers’ small book, discharge papers, other service papers, Freedom of the City of London, dated 8th December 1927 and three fascinating ‘war diaries’ which cover in great detail the period leading up to his wounding and also the period following, with his recovery back in Britain. A truly special account of life during the Great War, worthy of research and publication.
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Auction: Fine Medals & Military Antiques, 1st May, 2025
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