Riley, 8271 (DCM)

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

Name	W. E. Riley
Rank	Sergeant
Number	8271
Other details	2nd Border Regiment
Date published	2 April 1915
Citation	“For conspicuous gallantry and ability on 29th October 1914, at Gheluvelt. A large number of the enemy having advanced into position north of the Menin road opened a heavy shell fire on our trenches, and Serjeant Riley with three men brought our machine guns across a turnip field and taking up four positions compelled the enemy to retire by his effective fire.”

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