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Framed Letter of Distinguished Conduct Medal – Pte. Walter ROBINS 2201

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c. 1918

Overview

Letter of Distinguished Conduct Medal for Private Walter ROBINS 2201, in large wooden frame presented to Mrs F. ROBINS from the AIF Administrative Headquarters London. Letter accompanied the Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to Pte. ROBINS.

Historical information

The DCM was awarded to Pte. ROBINS 2201 – “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance was held up by two enemy machine guns, with another man, he dashed forward, captured one of the guns putting the team out of action. The gallant act inspired other men to attack and capture the second gun, taking many prisoners and allowing the advance to proceed”

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-12-2008.3.10

Item type

Letters

Themes

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Cased Glass

Wood

Writing Paper

Width

355 mm

Height or length

425 mm

Weight

1165 g

Inscriptions and markings

Letter addressed to – “Mrs F. Robins / Burrator / Bishops Park Road, / Norbury. S.W.16.”
“Re No. 2201 Pte ROBINS. W. (D.C.M.) 11th Bat tn A.I.F. (Decd)”
Act of Bravery – “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance was held up by two enemy machine guns, with another man, he dashed forward, captured one of the guns putting the team out of action. The gallant act inspired other men to attack and capture the second gun, taking many prisoners and allowing the advance to proceed”
Signed – “Lieut. / for Officer i/c Estates Branch.”

Keywords

Distinguished Conduct Medal

WW1

Medals-military

First World War

Private Walter ROBINS

Albany

Place made

London
United Kingdom

Year

c. 1918

Statement of significance