WWI DCM gallantry group. WO CLI James Hart. 4th Northumbrian Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

A swing mounted as worn group. ( catch missing off medal bar ).

Distinguished Conduct Medal 771562 b s more Hart d 251 n bn bde rfa tf .

1915 star 208 b s mjr j Hart rfa .

Bwm & victory 208 t wo cl 1j Hart ra .

Territorial force efficiency medal 208 b s mjr j Hart 4 nth bn (h) b rfa.

Dcm citation London Gazette 17th April 1918 ” 771562 bsm j Hart rfa ( Hebburn) for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a long period ,he showed great courage on many occasions and performed his duties in a most efficient manner under heavy shell fire “.

Also mentioned in despatches 18th May 1917in sir Douglas Haigs despatch.

Entered France 21st April 1915 .

Territorial force efficiency medal awarded 1st July 1911 as 4th Northumbrian howitzer brigade.

Born 1880 and lived in North Yorkshire.