Carver, 21280 (DCM)

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

Name	A. Carver
Rank	Private
Number	21280
Other details	Border Regiment
Date published	18 June 1917
Citation	“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of a machine gun and team, and commanded them with great determination. Although he and his gun were buried by shell fire, he extricated himself and gun and continued in action, although severely wounded in the leg.”

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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.