Pead, 22680 (DCM)

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

Name	J. Pead
Rank	Sergeant
Number	22680
Other details	Border Regiment
Date published	12 March 1917
Citation	“For conspicuous gallantry in action. He collected a few men and attacked a portion of the enemy’s trench, broke down all opposition and captured 15 prisoners. His gallant act saved the situation at a critical time.”

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.