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Latest revision as of 18:07, 23 March 2017
The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
Name | J. McDowell |
Rank | Private |
Number | 4565 |
Other details | 2nd Border Regiment |
Date published | 3 June 1915 |
Citation | “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 10th March 1915, at Neuve Chapelle, when he left his trench under heavy fire on three occasions to attend on the wounded who were lying out 20 yards in front. He was killed on the third occasion.” |
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.