£1,100
WWI, DCM group of five, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and Belgium Croix de Guerre 43702 Sjt J Boden 80/FD COY RE [43702 L/Cpl J Boden RE on trio]
Provenance: By descent of the family of the recipient to the present vendor
DCM: London Gazette, 3 September 1918
The citation for the Distinguished Conduct Medal reads "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of his section and continued to lead the men in a counter attack against superior numbers until forced to retire, owing to the withdrawal of both flanks. His section officer was killed just after the attack started. He showed fine dash and gallantry.
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