Cooper, 18799 (DCM)

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

Name	J. Cooper MM
Rank	Private
Number	18799
Other details	1st Border Regiment (USA)
Date published	2 December 1919
Citation	“For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative near Courtrai on 14th October 1918. When his platoon was held by enemy machine guns he worked well forward under heavy fire, located the guns, and returned. In the attack on these guns he was one of the first to reach them, and killed two of the enemy gunners; the remainder surrendered. He did fine work.”

See here for access to the full listing of DCM transcriptions.