The following text is a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) transcription of a Border Regiment soldier of the First World War.
Name | J. Sales, MM |
Rank | Company Quartermaster Sergeant (Acting Company Sergeant Major) |
Number | 7102 |
Other details | 2nd Border Regiment (Blyth) |
Date published | 11 March 1920 |
Citation | “(ITALY) He has served continuously with the battalion since the outbreak of war, and has shown himself an able administrator and capable leader throughout. During the operations from the Piave to the Tagliamento he proved himself most reliable. He has set a high example of fearless leadership.” |
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.