Toner, 6624 (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 T. Toner
Rank Sergeant
Number 6624
Other details 2nd Border Regiment
Date published 5 August 1915
Citation For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 16th May 1915, at Festubert. Some men were in a captured first line without a leader, and Serjeant Toner, although not belonging to the company, ran forward under fire, took command, and led, with great courage and coolness, a further advance.