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(Recommended for Mention in Despatches)
Mentioned in Despatches: L/G 22/05/1917
(Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 8th June 1917 when the 138th Infantry Brigade assaulted the enemy trenches west of LENS. This N.C.O. was in charge of two guns which were some fifteen yards apart and which had some very complicated and intricate firing to perform. About two minutes after the guns opened fire, the enemy retaliated on them with heavy shell and trench mortar fire. One gun and base plate was quickly wrecked but as the aiming parts had not been disturbed, Cpl. Broughton at once went to the gun and put it in action again. In spite of very heavy fire he succeeded in keeping both guns in action throughout the engagement constantly passing from one to another. I have since personally seen the ground and found it pitted with shell and trench mortar holes and to my knowledge five officers and men were killed within a few yards of him at this time. The fact that there guns were kept in action is undoubtedly due to this N.C.O's great coolness and personal gallantry. This N.C.O. has been in the country about two years and has been with the Battery fifteen months and has done constant good work. He has been three times recommended for his gallantry but has not yet been awarded.
Submitted 14/06/1917; Card of Recognition 20/06/1917; Awarded M.M. 06/07/1917; L/G 16/08/1917