VICTORY MEDAL TO GARRARD MACHINE GUN CORPS-A DCM WINNER

Victory Medal, named to:
81453 PTE.G.GARRAD.M.G.C.
Medal about good very fine.
D.C.M. London Gazette 1st May 1918
81453 Pte.G.Garrod, M.G.C.(Rowledge)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.After his gun had been put out of action by a direct hit,he went to the assistance of another gun crew and enabled this gun to continue in action.Since he was suffering from from severe shock,his devotion to duty was all the more praiseworthy."
George Garrad was born in Wiveton, Norfolk in 1897.
He attested for the M.G.C on 28/08/1916-see very extensive papers available online.
Comes with copied London Gazette and M.I.C

Code: 54471