Distinguished Conduct Medal, (GV), (A. Sjt: 1/1 N. Som: Yeo:), 1914-15 Star (L. Cpl., N. Som. Yeo.); British War Medal, Victory Medals (Pte. N. Som. Yeo.)
M.M. Watts
D.C.M. London Gazette 3/6/ 1918; citation published L.G. 21/10/1918.
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This non-commissioned officer when in advance of a patrol fell in with an enemy machine-gun detachment. Without the slightest hesitation he rushed them alone, capturing both gun and team. He is at all times keen and courageous.’
Montis M. Watts. Born at Sparkford, Somerset, resided Queen Camel. He served in France with 1/1 North Somerset Yeomanry from 30 May 1915, winning one of just five D.C.M.s identified as having been awarded to the regiment during the Great War. The regiment formed part of the 6th Cavalry Division but was disembodied in April 1918. His elder brother Clement won the M.M. and Italian War Cross as a Corporal in the 3rd Devons.
Sold with copied research including gazette entries, D.C.M. Card and Medal Index Card.
