DCM (GV) to men who were later commissioned

For many years I only owned one Distinguished Conduct Medal (GV) but since December 2006 I have acquired a further two:

1) Lieutenant J. N. Lyons DCM, Royal Canadian Artillery
Distinguished Conduct Medal (GV) (1261949 SJT.J.N. LYONS. 6/ SGE. BY: CAN.G.A.)
With a Royal Canadian Legion President's Medal Name inscribed and dated 1944 to “J.A. Lyons Bridgewater, N.S.”

James Norbert Lyons was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on 24/2/1885 and was a Civil Engineer by profession when he attested in November 1915. He is entitled to the 1915 trio.

His Citation L.G. 04/17/18 : "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions. On one occasion, when his detachment came under heavy fire, and several casualties occured, including his officer, he completed his task with great courage and resource, afterwards tending the wounded, and organizing stretcher parties while still under fire"

Commissioned Lieutenant on 13 August 1918 notification of which was published in the London Gazette Issue 30882 published on the 3 September 1918. Page 9 of 14
OVERSEA FORCES CANADA Can. Art.
The undermentioned to be temp. Lts.: —
13 Aug. 1918. No. 1261949 Serjt. J. N. Lyons.

2) Lieutenant F. W. Bailey DCM, Royal Garrison Artillery
Distinguished Conduct Medal (33990 A/ Corp. F. W. Bailey R.G.A.)

Frederick Walter Bailey was entitled to the 1914 Star and bar trio and Silver Would Badge.

The London Gazette Citation dated 3rd June 1915 states, "For gallantry on the 18th January 1915 near Rue du Bois in continuing to work the telephone after a wall had been blown in beside him. Was brought to notice on several occasions previously for gallantry in mending the telephone line whilst under fire".

He retired on 27 November 1919 on account of ill-health caused by wounds receiving a gratuity.