Wood, 9402 (DCM)

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

Name J. M. Wood
Rank Lance Sergeant
Number 9402
Other details 1st Border Regiment
Date published 6 September 1915
Citation For gallant conduct on the 28th June 1915, on the Gallipoli peninsula. He led a reinforcing party into an enemy trench under heavy fire, and proceeded down it until he joined up with the unit on his flank. The section he passed down was strongly held by the enemy, 64 of whom surrendered.
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