Perry, 16557 (DCM & Bar)

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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 C. Perry DCM
Rank Acting Corporal
Number 16557
Other details (none included)
Date published 30 March 1916 (Bar)
Citation For conspicuous gallantry when leading a bombing party which retook a portion of lost trench. He himself threw bombs for two hours. Next day he volunteered and succeeded in retaking another post. He rebuilt the barricade, and re-established the post.