D.C.M. group, 7th E. Yorks. award for Ancres 23rd/26th August 1918 or assuming command of a company when all officers had fallen casualty and leading them forward to an attack. Later sustained a gunshot wound October, 1918. With original certificate of discharge and character

D.C.M. (GV- C.S. Mjr. 7-E. Yorks.), 1914/15 Star (Sjt.), B.W.M., Victory (W.O. Cl.2), L.S.G.C. (GV- W.O. Cl.2, D.C.M., E. Yorks.)

C. Woodroffe

D.S.M. L.G. 15/11/1918

‘For conspicuous gallantry and resource. He took command of a platoon when it was held up during an attack and led it to the objective inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. In a later attack he took command of half company when the officers became casualties and led his men forward with great skill and determination. He set a splendid example  to all ranks throughout the operations.’

Enlisted 1905, Served in France from 15/1/1915 to Alexandria 10/1915, hospital 10/1918 gunshot wound right buttock / right leg.

With research and copy discharge papers