Five: Sergeant D. Dougan, Cameron Highlanders, Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (Sjt. Cam. Highrs.); Military Medal G.V.R. (Sjt. Cam. Highrs.) and Second Award Bar; 1914-15 Star (Pte. Camerons); British War, corrected, and Victory Medals (Pte. Camerons.), very fine, together with a 1939-45 Star and War Medal both impressed 'W/O D. Dougan R.A.F.'

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Five: Sergeant D. Dougan, Cameron Highlanders, Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (Sjt. Cam. Highrs.); Military Medal G.V.R. (Sjt. Cam. Highrs.) and Second Award Bar; 1914-15 Star (Pte. Camerons); British War, corrected, and Victory Medals (Pte. Camerons.), very fine, together with a 1939-45 Star and War Medal both impressed 'W/O D. Dougan R.A.F.'

Lot Essay

INDENTD.C.M. London Gazette 2.12.1919. Sergeant, M.M. 5th. Bn. Cameron Highlanders (Glasgow). "For most conspicuous gallantry, skill and devotion to duty whilst in command of a platoon during the advance of 28 September 1918, and subsequent fighting. He captured an enemy machine gun single handed, thus relieving his platoon from a great danger. Later, he handled his platoon splendidly under heavy machine gun fire, pushing forward and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. He showed most able and determined leadership, whereby he saved many casualties".

M.M. London Gazette 27.6.1918. Sjt. M.M. 5th Bn. Cameron Highlanders

Bar to M.M. London Gazette 12.3.1919. Sjt. M.M. 5th. Bn. Cameron Highlanders

Sergeant David Dougan born 1894, enlisted 5th. August, 1914; arrived in France, 10th May, 1915 and served with the 5th. Btn. Cameron Highlanders; subsequently transferred to the Royal Air Force

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