The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
| Name | H. Long |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Number | 9026 |
| Other details | 2nd Border Regiment |
| Date published | 11 March 1916 |
| Citation | “For conspicuous gallantry and ability. When his officer had been killed he led his platoon with great coolness in the attack on the enemy trench, and later in the second attack.” |
Additional info
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.