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    Platoon Sergeant-Major W.J. Kemp D.C.M.

    Here is a group which I have not posted before to Platoon Sergeant Major W.J.Kemp of the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment, who won is D.C.M. in 1941 during the relief of TOBRUK
    His award was gazetted 24.2.1942.

    Regarding his rank it is an unusual one here is some additional information.

    Platoon Sergeant Major (PSM) was an appointment in the British Army in the short-lived rank of Warrant Officer Class III (WOIII), created in 1938. The Platoon Sergeant Major, and his cavalry counterpart, the Troop Sergeant Major, were part of an experiment in giving experienced NCOs command of units formerly reserved for commissioned officers (platoons and troops). The experiment was not considered a success, and no promotions were made to the rank after 1940: most existing WOIIIs were commissioned as lieutenants.

    Please take the time to read his recommendation it is an excellent immediate award

    Many thanks, Gareth
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          Gareth, that is one sweet grouping. DCM groups (especially WW2) do not come cheap! Nice paperwork and bonus to the pictures

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            I quick look at the rather limited DB of gazette I have for 39~40 I could not find another DCM to WOIII.

            Could this be an almost unique award??

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              Needless to say, a great group, and, as previously stated, WWII DCM groups are not cheap, and much scarcer than WWI awards. Congratulations.

              Bob Shoaf

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