The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
| Name | W. E. Riley |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Number | 8271 |
| Other details | 2nd Border Regiment |
| Date published | 2 April 1915 |
| Citation | “For conspicuous gallantry and ability on 29th October 1914, at Gheluvelt. A large number of the enemy having advanced into position north of the Menin road opened a heavy shell fire on our trenches, and Serjeant Riley with three men brought our machine guns across a turnip field and taking up four positions compelled the enemy to retire by his effective fire.” |
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