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(Recommended for Mention in Despatches)
For exceptional service from 22nd September 1917 to 24th February 1918.
Submitted on 25/02/1918 for Birthday Honours List. Owing to increase of allotment this was cancelled and a recommendation submitted for D.C.M. [see citation below].
(Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For exceptional services and gallantry during the period under review (22/09/1917 to 24/02/1918) and over a full period of one and a half years. He is one of the best Warrant Officers in the Battalion and always sets a very high example of gallantry, enthusiasm, and powers of command. He has on many occasions been of the greatest assistance to his Company Commander in difficult circumstances. He has been a member of the Volunteers and Territorial Force since 1896.
Submitted for Birthday Honours List 28/02/1918; Mentioned in Despatches, Birthday Honours List 1918