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WWI D.C.M. GROUP OF 6 MEDALS TO SJT. J.H. WORTLEY, 5/LOND. R.

Distinguished Conduct Medal George V to 9223 Sjt. J.H. Wortley, 1/5 Lond. R.; 1914 Star and slider Bar to 9223 Pte. J.H. Wortley, 5/Lond. R.; WWI War Medal to 9223 Sjt. J.H. Wortley, 5-Lond R.; WWI Victory Medal to 9223 Sjt. J.H. Wortley, 5-Lond R.; Territorial Efficiency Medal George V to 6561344 Sjt. J.H. Wortley, D.C.M., 5-Lond. R. Accompanied by corresponding miniature medals and Territorial Association lapel badge numbered 333588 to reverse and original Discharge Certificate dated 13 June 1918 showing entitlement to wear two gold braid wound distinction stripes, original London Rifle Brigade Character Certificate and WWII Defence Medal transmission letter.
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NOW£2,500.00
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Description

D.C.M. Gazetted 1 Jan 1917: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout as Pioneer Serjeant and has at all times set a splendid example."

John Harold Wortley was born in Thornton Heath, Surrey on 17 Aug 1892 and enlisted with the 5th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade), T.F. on 3 Nov 1910, entering France on 4 Nov 1914, invalided home on 12 Dec 1917, serving at home until discharge on 13 June 1918 due to wounds and declared no longer physically fit for service, then listed as serving from home subsequently from 9 Nov 1922 to 4 June 1929.