The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
| Name | R. Rowland |
| Rank | Private |
| Number | 10742 |
| Other details | 2nd Border Regiment |
| Date published | 27 July 1916 |
| Citation | “For conspicuous gallantry. When all the officers and NCO’s of his platoon had become casualties he took command and led the platoon with great skill to its final objective.” |
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.