The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
| Name | J. Pead, DCM |
| Rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Number | 22680 |
| Other details | Border Regiment (Rotherhithe) |
| Date published | 23 March 1918 (Bar) |
| Citation | “or conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led a platoon with great ability in the attack, cleared up several difficult situations, and mopped up several parties of the enemy. He worked untiringly during the consolidation organising supplies, and inspired his men with confidence by his courageous example.” |
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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.