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(Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For exceptional services and gallantry during the period under review (22/09/1917 to 24/02/1918) and for general good work throughout a period of nineteen months. He has on many occasions shown great coolness and initiative under fire. He is most trustworthy in emergency, a great help to his officers, and sets a fine example to his men. In various bombardments by the enemy when the Battalion was holding the CAMBRIN Sector he did very good work.
Submitted for Birthday Honours List 25/02/1918; Granted D.C.M. in Birthday Honours List; L/G 21/10/1918
The above citation was published in the London Gazette as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty for a period of nineteen months, and especially during six months' operations. This non-commissioned officer is always trustworthy in an emergency, a help to his officers and an example to his men. When the Battalion was holding a sector which was repeatedly bombarded he was always cool and courageous.