Distinguished Conduct Medal group , R. Scots. Fusiliers, awarded ‘For conspicuous gallantry in the attack on Pieter’s Hill.’

D.C.M. (VR) (Pte3. 2nd R. Scots Fus.), Q.S.A.  5 clasps, C.C., Tug. Hts., O.F.S., Rel. of Ladysmith, Tr., (Pte. 2nd. R. Scots. Fus.), K.S.A. (Pte. R. Scots. Fus.)

W. Farr

L.G. 8/2/1901 Recommended for DCM by General Redvers Buller , Pte. W. Farr ’27 February.- Conspicuous gallantry in the attack on Pieter’s Hill.’

Confirmed in the London Gazette 19/04/1901

In the final assault on Pieter’s Hill General Barton’s force was the Royal Scots Fusiliers, Royal Irish Fusiliers and Dublin Fusiliers. In his telegraphic despatch of 28th February General Buller says, “They crept about one and a half miles down the bank of the river, and ascending an almost precipitous cliff of about 500 feet, assaulted and carried the top of Pieter’s Hill”. It will be remembered that after taking the summit, which, as so often happened, was found to be larger than anticipated, General Barton’s force was heavily attacked from the north and east and south-east. As to this General Buller says: “General Barton’s force had to bear a heavy attack for a considerable time single-handed. His dispositions were extremely good; his three regiments were very well handled; his men fought most gallantly, and stubbornly maintained their position”.

Copy service papers, enl. 1890 of Shrewsbury.