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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Battalion Sergeant Major (Late Captain) William Wallis, DCM Canadian Medal Group

Battle of Vimy Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) Awarded June 4th, 1917 (L.G. 30111) One of only 2,132 Canadians to be awarded a DCM

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Only 2,132 DCM awards have ever been issued to Canadians in all wars (1900-Present) including 38 first bars and one second bar. The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers, and non-commissioned members, serving in any of the sovereign's military forces, for distinguished conduct in the field. It was the second highest award for gallantry in action (after the Victoria Cross) for all army ranks below commissioned officers and was available to Navy and Air Force personnel also for distinguished conduct in the field.

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