Booth, 9479 (DCM)

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

Name R. L. Booth
Rank Sergeant
Number 9479
Other details 2nd Border Regiment
Date published 1 April 1915
Citation For conspicuous gallantry and resource during the action of 2nd November 1914, when he left the advance trench under a destructive fire, collected men, and with great coolness brought them into a position where there was every prospect of the enemy breaking through.