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The platoon came under heavy artillery fire. (3/9/1919) When all his officers had become casualties, he consolidated a strong point, which enabled us to beat off two hostile attacks. 9364 Sergeant Patrick Delaney A collection comprising: four medals to Acting Corporal E. C. Beauchamp, Royal Dublin Fusiliers: 1914-15 Star (14937. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 2. He organised a party to round up a machine gun which was enfilading his platoon, and with great skill and daring guided them unseen to within 25 yards of the enemy post. Shopping Basket Overview. Commemorated Loos Memorial. He personally led several attacks on the farm, until it was finally captured (2/12/1919) His fine leadership turned a leaderless party into a valuable assaulting asset at a critical moment in the attack (5/12/1918). (20/01/1916) (3/9/1918) (15/12/1918), 27780 Sgt Wilfred C C. Green See item details. Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. clasp was also awarded to 5441 Private P. Carroll. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rebuilding a bridge under heavy shell fire. Additional Information: Killed in action 10 September 1916. On another occasion he jumped into a trench full of the enemy, and threw bombs until they all surrendered. When all the officers of his company had become casualties, though wounded by shrapnel in three places, he took charge of half the company and placing the other half in charge of another NCO, kept the men together and took up a position in shell-holes. He then gave most valuable help in consolidating the position (10/1/1920). He then superintended the consolidation of the post under extremely heavy shell fire. Served during the Boer War, 10310 Sgt James O’Leary (11/3/1916), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On another occasion, although wounded earlier in the day, he continued to carry messages over a fire swept area. John F. O’Brien For conspicuous gallantry in volunteering to join a bombing party and in greatly assisting in the retaking of a trench that had been captured by the enemy (16/5/1916), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 6/7, Additional Information: Also awarded Serbian Cross of Karageorge (4, For conspicuous gallantry, when he went out to mend telephone wires under fire, and he twice went out under heavy fire to take messages off orderlies who had been killed in endeavouring to deliver them. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the defence of ‘Dublin Castle’ Gallipoli Peninsula, from 1. He led the attack himself. 4,028 likes. Commemorated Vis-En-Artois Memorial. He showed fine courage and initiative. Enlisted 1914, discharged 1917. 1st Battalion Later he volunteered and took forward a patrol, and brought back valuable information (10/1/1920). Additional Information: Enlisted February 1915. (11/3/1916) Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Doherty under heavy shell fire and heavy grenade fire to the shaft of a mine that had been blown in. 533 Sgt Charles Robert Quinnell MM, 9th Royal Fusiliers - I interviewed Charles Quinnell at The Royal Hospital, Chelsea on the 25th January 1982. He showed the greatest courage and initiative (6/2/1918) Throughout the assault he captured numerous prisoners and inspired the men with confidence at a time when officers were continually becoming casualties. (4/3/1918). The Regiment was created by the amalgamation of two British Army regiments in India - the Royal Bombay Fusiliers and Royal Madras Fusiliers - with Dublin and Kildare militia units as part of the Childers Reforms that created larger regiments and linked them with "Regimental Districts". Helles; Krithia; Suvla; Sari Bair; Landing at Suvla; Scimitar Hill; 1st Battalion When the right flank of his company was being enfiladed by an enemy machine gun, he led a party to the assault, putting the crew to flight, and thus enabling his part of the line to move forward. Battalion, this disbanded 10/2/18 and personnel to 1st and 2nd. Having put the enemy guns out of action, he gallantly rushed the position and so enabled his company to advance. Died 1967 Hertfordshire. (16/5/1916). Additional Information: Died 1929. For gallantry and ability. Also awarded Military Medal, Croix de Guerre. For conspicuous gallantry on the 21st August 1915, at Suvla Bay, when he carried in wounded men under heavy fire, and searched for a man who was known to be lying in front of the trenches. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Resided Lower Clanbrassil Street, Dublin. Additional Information: Enlisted September 1914. Additional Information: Also Royal Munster Fusiliers, 9266 Sgt. He carried messages during two engagements under heavy fire, and showed splendid courage and determination. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of the first wave of his company, after the officer had become a casualty. 25/4/15) . For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The Great CONNAUGHT RANGERS Glengarry.The 88th of Foot.This is a fine old badge showing the crown of Queen victoria on top,in the centre is the 88 under … Arthur Smith During the operations 28th September 1918 to 11th November 1918 he displayed the greatest contempt of danger under very heavy shell fire, and he set a fine example to all ranks, and has carried out his duties on all occasions in a most exemplary manner. 1st Battalion 9508 Cpl Walter Peter Curley 1st Battalion For conspicuous gallantry on 20thJune 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. And this he successfully did under heavy shell fire. For conspicuous gallantry. and then rushed the position, capturing the gun and personally killing two of the enemy. (11/3/1920) The regiment was garrisoned at Naas and served the counties of Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Carlow in Ireland. He would only leave his men when ordered to do so by his company commander. 2nd Battalion He volunteered to convey messages back through heavy enemy shell and machine gun fire, and did so successfully. 29318 Private William Lowe (17/12/1914). Indian Mutiny 1857 Hi fine example was of the greatest assistance in maintaining the necessary spirit amongst the few men left after the attack (17/4/1918), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. 1st Battalion 0 officers and 4 men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers also qualified for this Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. His fine leadership turned a leaderless party into a valuable assaulting asset at a critical moment in the attack (5/12/1918), For conspicuous gallantry. (3/9/1919). He went out to establish connection wit the company to his right and on his way found a party which was held up by fire from two machine guns. Later commissioned as an officer and awarded a Military Cross. Additional Information: Served during the Boer War. From the top of a farm he killed about ten Germans and then went out and took prisoner their leader, an officer. DCM awarded for a trench raid. © This website and its contents are (26/1/1918), 11167 Sgt. He led the bombers of his company with great dash. Battalion, Madras European Regiment, The Second Sikh War 1848 -1849. 1st Battalion He was in charge of a section during an engagement and when just short of the objective was held up by a machine gun. Additional Information: Died of wounds 6 July 1916. When on the far side of the river by himself, he cut his way through four yards of enemy barbed wire under heavy machine gun fire, setting a splendid example of fearless gallantry to his men, whom he afterwards led across the river and established in a post in spite of continued sniping from the enemy at close range. Near St Louis in the Courtrai sector, on 20th October 1918, when his company was held up by machine gun fire, he led forward a Lewis gun team over an area swept by the enemy’s fire. and then rushed the position, capturing the gun and personally killing two of the enemy. He refused to go to the dressing station on his return until he had handed over all his company papers. World Medals and Decorations. Henry Perrott On his own initiative he remained behind the line with a small party, under heavy rifle and machine gun fire to collect the wounded (25/11/1916), 8669 Sgt. (11/3/1916) John Docherty Patrick Waine He went out to establish connection wit the company to his right and on his way found a party which was held up by fire from two machine guns. 10774 A/Sgt Stephen Byrne (30/1/1920) 9th Battalion 8087 Private Richard Kavanagh For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on the Mormal Forest on 4th November 1918, he was in charge of a Lewis gun section, and showed fine courage and initiative. Royal Dublin Fusiliers. 14275 C.S.M. copyright. He set a splendid example to his men throughout. Buried Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty During an intense bombardment of his battalion headquarters, which caused severe casualties, he left a blockhouse, which afforded the only shelter available, and went out several times under heavy fire to bring in the wounded. For repeatedly going out under shellfire to bring in the wounded when employed as a stretcher-bearer. When the enemy counter-attacked from the farm, by his able leadership and great coolness, he sucessfully beat off the attack and saved two platoons from a dangerous situation. Died 1967 Hertfordshire. Additional Information: Enlisted February 1915. (13/2/1917), For conspicuous gallantry in going forward and cutting wire which was holding up the advance (16/5/1916). 1st Battalion After this the objective was reached and consolidated (6/2/1918), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Awarded to 57383 Pte Charles William Beard. (16/5/1916). His splendid example undoubtedly encourages the men at the most critical time. He got a Lewis gun in position and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. See VC Page. 1st Battalion 1st Battalion He then superintended the consolidation of the post under extremely heavy shell fire. 2nd Battalion Images are digitally He collected and reorganised several stragglers belonging to other units, and showed great courage and coolness during the whole day, capturing three enemy officers and fifteen other ranks. Assisted by Private Patrick Roe 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers during the act of gallantry that won him the DCM, Roe was awarded a Military Medal. Owing to the casualties he had to take charge of two Lewis Guns, one of which he fired himself and the other he directed with such effect that he dispersed the enemy, who retired in disorder. He showed a splendid example of bravery and devotion to duty. Edward Ryan Additional Information: Enlisted 1914 aged 30. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, * In Killed in action 28 September 1918. On three occasions he carried messages between company and brigade headquarters under very heavy fire. During the attack on the Mormal Forest on 4, For conspicuous gallantry and coolness on 25, Additional Information: Also awarded Russian Medal of St. George 2. 1st Battalion After the landings the battalion, due to heavy Also East Surrey Regiment. Madras (European) Fusiliers. He displayed undoubted courage throughout. 40313 Sgt J. McManus This is a page dedicated to those men who served in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers until it was disbanded in 1922 ** European Regiment existed 1774-1779 and 1824-1830, 1881: 102nd and 103rd Regiments now become the 1st and 2nd Battalions, Enlisted 1914, discharged 1917. Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s fur cap grenade circa 1902-14. When all his officers had become casualties, he rallied the company under intense fire, and led them on until he fell wounded just as the objective was gained. Additional bibliography Though wounded he carried on till the objective had been reached, directing the fire of his section with great coolness under heavy fire. (2/12/1919) He hung on until he had only three men left, and only retired at night when attacked by a strong bombing party. 16531 Cpl George Gibson He organised the labour, and when any especially dangerous work was at hand, he always personally superintended it, often under galling fire from snipers. For fine courage and good work. Thereupon he rushed his guns forward and completed their confusion, inflicting heavy casualties. THE ROYAL MADRAS FUSILIERS/1ST BATTALION THE ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS..The 102nd of foot Glengarry,Dated 1869 -1881.This regiment was the First Battalion of the famous Royal Dublin Fusiliers.Super brass badge £25 : IR41. Additional Information: Also Royal Irish Regiment, 8222 Sgt. During an advance over difficult and unknown country, after a position had been captured, he set a splendid example to his men by his total disregard of all danger under constant shell fire. (30/06/1915) 6th Battalion Militaria, Badges, Buttons etc . Additional Information: Later served with Gold Coast Regiment, 9150 A/Cpl James Stokes 10159 Sergeant Thomas Cullen (20/10/1916) At St. Louis, in the Courtrai Sector, on the night of 20th/21stOctober 1918, he was in command of a platoon advancing through St Louis. 10335 Sergeant Joseph Devoy During the operations in Flanders, 28th September 1918 to 11 November 1918, as signal Corporal he displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty in maintaining communication. Additional Information: Served during the Boer War. On the instruction of his company commander he withdrew his men to a more favourable position, thereby saving many casualties. For conspicuous gallantry and coolness on 25th April 1915, and the following eight days, patrolling every night up to the enemy lines. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. (24/6/1916) Additional Information: Resided Dame Street, Dublin. £130: 94: Irish. Images are digitally watermarked South East of Le Cateau on 17th – 18th October 1918. medal. Buried Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Gallipoli. 17811 Private James Ford (Langtry) Whilst in the line his gallantry and devotion to duty are very marked and an excellent example to all junior officers and men in the battalion. Discharged 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. 1st Battalion (20/10/1916), 6847 Sergeant Laurence Cullen Additional Information: Born Bristol, enlisted 1909. Resided South Circular Road, Dublin. Also awarded Military Cross, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty When his platoon was held up by a hostile machine gun, he dashed the gun and silenced it, killing the entire team of four, and taking another man prisoner. Subscribe to the price guide Auction Date: 27 Jan 2021 10:00 GMT Auctioneer: Warwick Auctions of Coventry . When all his officers had become casualties, he showed great determination and carried out the work allotted to his company. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers was born on 1st July 1881. Resided Lower Clanbrassil Street, Dublin. Additional Information: Enlisted 1901. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 4, Additional Information: Also Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack. (20/10/1916), For conspicuous gallantry on the 21st August 1915, at Suvla Bay, when he carried in wounded men under heavy fire, and searched for a man who was known to be lying in front of the trenches. Killed in action 28 September 1918. Died of wounds 6 October 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy exploded a camouflet, he went with C.S.M. Discharged January 1919. Buried Croisilles British Cemetery, 9121 Private Michael Watts Instituted: 1830 Qualification: The Army Long Service & Good Conduct (LSGC) medal was originally awarded to infantry NCOs and men who ... Medals Wanted - Lt David Radcliffe, 24th Royal Fusiliers. Royal Dublin Fusiliers. (10/1/1920). E. C. BEAUCHAMP. 10th Battalion The communication thus established proved of great assistance during the operations in progress (11/3/1920). By 1688 known as The Bombay (European) Regiment, and the 1st Bombay Auction: 18003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals Lot: 703 . Served in France from August 1914. (26/01/1918) Buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery. Chalmers of the 1st Bombay European Fusiliers. VCs: 4 ; Duffy, Mahoney, Ryan, Smith. Buried Croisilles British Cemetery, Letters of Lieutenant Colonel R.G.B. First World War Royal Dublin Fusiliers Medals On Sale, Used Other Antiques & Collectables For Sale in Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland for 565.00 euros on Adverts.ie. Bombay Fusiliers in 1861) transferring to the British Army in 1862 as the The medal is easily identifiable by the reverse which is marked “For Distinguished Conduct … He enlisted into the Nothumberland Fusiliers in December 1915, aged 32, giving his trade as a Brick Layer. Throughout the operations 28th September to 11th November 1918 he acted as runner attached to battalion headquarters, and day and night, over ground swept by artillery and machine gun fire, he carried messages to and from the firing line. The Regiment was created by the amalgamation of two British Army regiments in India - the Royal Bombay Fusiliers and Royal Madras Fusiliers - with Dublin and Kildare militia units as part of the Childers Reforms that created larger regiments and linked them with "Regimental Districts". (3/3/1917), Additional Information: Later Labour Corps and Royal Sussex Regiment, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. See VC Page, Anglo - Boer War 1899 - 1902. Additional Information: Also awarded Medaille Militaire, 14613 C.S.M. Medals In this section we have a wide variety of military and civilian medals for sale covering the Victorian period, world war 1, world war 2, right through to the present day. His medal card indicates he served with the 7 Royal Irish Rifles, Royal Irish Regiment, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Army Service Corps, 69 Company of the Pioneer Corps. (28/12/1919) 9th Battalion 9th Battalion Additional Information: Born Bristol, enlisted 1909. During the night he took a patrol into No Man’s Land, and visited every post in the company (6/2/1918), Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. A Boer War and WW1 medal group awarded to 5748 (later 1281), Private (later Sergeant) John Edward McMullin who served with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers (later the 8th (Irish) Battalion the King’s Liverpool Regiment). 4823 C.S.M. Royal Dublin Fusiliers Collar Badge Nice badge showing use and patina , just how we like them. Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal and Croix de Guerre. Additional Information: Killed in action 20 November 1917. When he found an enemy dugout held by an enemy gun and two gunners he rushed inside and bombed until the whole dug-out caught fire and all the occupants were destroyed. During the attack south of Villers Outreaux on 8, Additional Information: Also East Surrey Regiment, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 21. (1/5/1918), Additional Information: Also Royal Irish Regiment, For conspicuous gallantry in action. 1902. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. Joseph Maloney Additional Information: Resided Dame Street, Dublin. He set a splendid example to his men. 1st Battalion During an intense bombardment by the enemy, he brought up supports at a critical moment, and commanded a portion of them till the end of the action (24/6/1916), Additional Information: Died 1929. With most of his men casualties, he rallied the remainder and maintained an advanced position during the entire night, and although under intense shelling succeeded in evacuating all the wounded men. (3/3/1917) When his company had suffered severely from an intense bombardment, he rallied his men after all his officers had become casualties and repulsed the enemies attack.(24/6/1916). Sold for £ 88 (US$ 119) inc. premium Arms & Militaria Sale. the local security forces (regional police and security services). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty When his platoon was held up by a hostile machine gun, he dashed the gun and silenced it, killing the entire team of four, and taking another man prisoner. Henry Fox 9th Battalion Additional Information: Also Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, 25439 Private P. Lamb