The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
Name | J. Jenner, MM |
Rank | Company Sergeant Major |
Number | 10086 |
Other details | (Upper Norwood) |
Date published | 28 March 1918 |
Citation | “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his company met with resistance from parties of the enemy during an advance, he collected a body of men and overcame their opposition. He also led a party against an enemy machine gun, which he captured with ten prisoners. His conduct throughout the day was magnificent.” |
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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.