Looking for DCM Medal of M H Newham 241481

[tm123]

Hello,

I am looking for information relating to the above medal that my Grandfather 241481 got for his service in 1/5th East Kent (the buffs) during WW1. I have recently found out that this medal was sold at auction in September 1999 in London.

I know its a long shot, but maybe someone has come across it since!!?

Thanks

TM

[elstevo]

Sold at DNW in 1999.

D.C.M. London Gazette 29 August 1917: For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on several occasions led a platoon most gallantly and has many times brought in wounded.

The 1/5th Battalion left for India in October 1914, and became part of the 14th Indian Division, 35th Infantry Brigade. The battalion served in Mesopotamia and Persia.

[tm123]

thanks for replying Elstevo,and I did know that the medal was sold at auction. Just hoping that maybe someone somewhere has it in their collection!!. Have also tried following abit about his battalion movement in Persia and Mesopotamia. Thankfully he came back alive too and lived a long life after that.

[nemesis]

Try contacting the british medal forum. They might be in the know

[Don]

There is a Sgt M Newham, Dublin The Buffs 241481. listed as wounded 10/04/1917.

The Town shown against his Name is the Home of his next of Kin.

This might be your Grandfather

Gerry

[tm123]

Try contacting the british medal forum. They might be in the know

thank you. don't know that site but will have a look!

There is a Sgt M Newham, Dublin The Buffs 241481. listed as wounded 10/04/1917.

The Town shown against his Name is the Home of his next of Kin.

This might be your Grandfather

Gerry

Thanks that is my grandfather. Where did you get that info from?? I haven't come across that before. Could you send me a link?

By the way, I'm from Dublin also