Davenport, 5180 (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 V. H. S. Davenport
Rank Company Sergeant Major
Number 5180
Other details 2nd Border Regiment
Date published 1 April 1915
Citation For conspicuous gallantry on numerous occasions, especially on 28th October 1914, when he went alone under heavy fire and destroyed one of the enemy’s machine guns.