Wilson, 10354 (DCM)

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

Name	J. N. Wilson
Rank	Lance Corporal
Number	10354
Other details	2nd Border Regiment
Date published	1 April 1915
Citation	“For conspicuous gallantry and great coolness. When on patrol duty with two men he discovered a German officer and six men, and succeeded in killing or wounding the whole party. He has been noted for his courage and ability in every engagement.”

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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.