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(Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For conspicuous gallantry near ZILLEBEKE on the 30th September 1915 when a mine was exploded under trench 47. This N.C.O. was in charge of a listening post at the end of the trench and was blown over the parapet by the explosion. He at once crawled back and although seriously injured collected his men, opened rapid fire at the enemy and remained in command until ordered to go to the Dressing Station.
Awarded D.C.M. L/G 16/11/1915
(Recommended for Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For conspicuous gallantry and resource on the 13th October 1915 at the HOHENZOLLERN REDOUBT, when he took charge of part of a 'North Face'. When the bombers were unable to advance further, Cpl. Leadbeater built a barricade and consolidated the trench. Later he spent the night in bombing, and the following day he acted as stretcher bearer regardless of all personal danger. He had been previously brought to notice for conspicuous bravery.
Awarded Bar to D.C.M. L/G 29/11/1915
(Recommended for Second Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1917 when the Battalion attacked the enemy positions at CITE DU MOULIN, S.W. of LENS. The attack on the left was held up soon after the start, and this N.C.O. then took command of the post that was formed on the left flank. Throughout the day he was responsible for this flank with no officer to advise. The flank was more or less in the air, and he lost no opportunity of trying to get in touch with the Brigade on his left, or of pushing forward to harass the enemy. There was very heavy fire throughout. He, early in the engagement, took out a patrol of four men, pushed into the houses, and killed several of the enemy before he withdrew, bringing back, most useful information. Later, he located the position of an enemy machine-gun, and at once attacked it. The machine-gunners bolted with their gun before he got to them, but he took several belts etc. Later, although greatly outnumbered, he attacked a party of the enemy seen massing behind a wall, and catching them with Lewis-gun and rifle fire, inflicted very heavy casualties. His initiative, personal gallantry and complete coolness under fire had a most inspiring effect on his men and he did most valuable work. He has already been awarded the D.C.M. and bar for gallantry in the field.
Submitted 04/07/1917; Recommended by Divisional Commander for the VICTORIA CROSS 15/07/1917; Awarded Second Bar to D.C.M. 28/07/1917