Pagan, 1265 (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 R. Pagan
Rank Sergeant
Number 1265
Other details 5th Border Regiment Territorial Force (Cumberland)
Date published 15 March 1916
Citation For conspicuous gallantry. During a bombardment Serjeant Pangan and Lance Corporal Martin re-laid and repaired telephone wires across 300 to 400 yards of open ground under heavy shell fire, thus maintaining communication.