The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
| Name | R. Quayle |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Number | 9619 |
| Other details | Border Regiment |
| Date published | 12 March 1917 |
| Citation | “For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded he led his men on to the assault of a strong point, which was holding up the attack. He was again wounded, but carried on and succeeded in capturing the strong point. Later, he organised parties for consolidating the position.” |
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.