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Beckett, 7015 (DCM)

From the Lonsdale Battalion wiki

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

Name W. Beckett
Rank Company Sergeant Major
Number 7015
Other details 1st Border Regiment
Date published 11 March 1916
Citation For conspicuous gallantry on the 21st August 1915, at Suvla Bay. After all the officers had been killed or wounded, Sergeant Beckett assumed command, and with great bravery and ability led the firing line forward close up to the enemy’s trenches.
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