Pharaoh, 22938 (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 A. J. Pharaoh
Rank Private
Number 22938
Other details Border Regiment (Tooting)
Date published 28 March 1918
Citation For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He collected a few men and attacked an enemy strong point in conjunction with another party. They captured the position in spite of heavy fire from the enemy, taking three machine guns and fifty prisoners. He showed splendid qualities of leadership and courage.