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

Name R. Dixon
Rank Private
Number 6211
Other details 3rd Border Regiment attached 2nd Border Regiment
Date published 15 April 1916
Citation For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. When a party of the enemy entered our trench he organised and led a bombing party, which drove them out. He then took command of all near him, organised the defences and established communications.