Aiken, 271 (DCM)

The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.

Name	T. Aiken
Rank	Sergeant
Number	271
Other details	5th Border Regiment
Date published	21 June 1916
Citation	“For conspicuous gallantry and consistent gallantry when organising and directing dangerous work in front of the parapet. He has set a fine example.”

Additional info

Border Regiment DCM's were published in the Supplements to the Gazette (London-Edinburgh-Belfast). These can be searched for using Gazettes-Online where scanned images of the original pages are available to view for free. This Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation has been transcribed as accurately as possible but please be aware there may be some typos or others errors as part of this process.