5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion
THE BLACK WATCH
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5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion THE BLACK WATCH |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)First instituted in 1854 as an award for distinguished service in the field for Warrant Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, and other ranks. All awards of the Distinguished Conduct Medal were announced in the London Gazette, usually with a citation, although awards made as part of the Birthday or New Year's honours do not always have one. A bar to the DCM was awarded for repeated acts of gallantry. "His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the under-mentioned Warrant Officers, Non Commissioned Officers and Men, for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with the whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders:" Lance Corporal 542 GEORGE ANDERSON23rd June 1915 “For coolness and gallant conduct at Neuve Chapelle on the night of 11th March, 1915, in getting ammunition to the trenches under heavy fire. His general bearing was an excellent example to the remainder of his party.”
Sergeant 655 MAXWELL GORDON BEVERLEY5th August 1915 “For conspicuous gallantry and resource on the 9th May, 1915, near Rouge Bancs. His platoon was scattered by a shell during an advance on forward assembly trenches. Although wounded, he got them together again, led them forward, and remained with them throughout the day, displaying great courage and devotion to duty.”
Sergeant 5 ALLAN CHRISTIE23rd June 1915 “For conspicuous zeal and ability at Neuve Chapelle from 10th to 14th March, 1915, when in charge of a working party, for the most part of the time under fire, he set a fine example to the men under him.“
Private 2025 JAMES DAVIDSON14th January 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry in tending the wounded. He showed the greatest courage in dressing wounds under heavy fire.”
Acting Sergeant 571 WILLIAM FINDLAY26th January 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry in action. He, with another sergeant, reorganised some men and attacked an enemy bombing post, driving the enemy out and rescuing a wounded officer who had been captured.”
Private 547 ROBERT GRAHAM14th January 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry when he assisted into safety and officer and a private when the place in which they were lying was being heavily shelled.”
Company Sergeant Major 310 JOHN MARNIE23rd June 1915 “For conspicuous zeal and ability. The general bearing of this Non Commissioned Officer and the devotion to duty shown by him have set a fine example to the men.”
Sergeant 1470 GORDON YOUNG MacFARLANE26th January 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry in action. He, with another sergeant, reorganised some men and attacked an enemy bombing post, driving the enemy out and rescuing a wounded officer who had been captured. Later, although himself wounded, he continued to remain at his post.”
Sergeant 2009 SIDNEY SEPTIMUS BROWN MILNE5th August 1915 “For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th May, 1915, near Rouge Bancs, when he performed many acts requiring exceptional coolness and courage, and in particular he went out twice, under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and brought in wounded men.”
Private 2981 THOMAS MYLES26th January 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry in action. On several occasions he carried messages under very heavy fire. He has at all times set a splendid example of coolness and courage.”
Private 1302 JAMES NICOLL3rd June 1915 “For gallant conduct in going out voluntarily into the open and bringing several wounded men into cover, whilst under heavy machine gun fire.”
Company Sergeant Major 1479 JAMES A. PATTISON23rd June 1915 “For conspicuous zeal and ability. The general bearing of this Non Commissioned Officer and the devotion to duty shown by him have set a fine example to the men.”
Company Quartermaster Sergeant 240069 CHARLES STUART REID26th January 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party bringing up rations during an action. His party came under very heavy fire, and would have been broken up but for his example and courage. He was severely wounded, but refused any assistance until he had delivered the rations.”
Private 2607 DAVID SMART14th November 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in action. Private Smart’s courage, energy and absolute indifference to danger as a stretcher-bearer were most marked. His work was done entirely in front of our line dressing and carrying in wounded under an intense shell and machine gun barrage. He was wounded.”
Sergeant 240991 (Company Sergeant Major 240991*) WILLIAM STEWART28th March 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a determined enemy attack. He succeeded in organising his men, composed chiefly of fresh drafts, so as to bring heavy fire to bear on the enemy. Hearing that the adjoining battalion had lost its officers and senior N.C.O.’s he at once took command of it, and succeeded in repelling the attack.” *Bar awarded 3rd September 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under very heavy gas shelling he was of the greatest assistance to his company commander in repelling enemy attacks and inflicting heavy casualties on them. His cheerfulness and courage were an example to all.”
Lance Corporal 240230 GEORGE WATSON22nd October 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an action. He was sent with an N.C.O. during an enemy counter-attack to carry and urgent message to battalion headquarters. They were under very heavy rifle and machine gun fire, and the N.C.O. was mortally wounded. He carried him to safety and dressed his wound, having previously delivered his message. Later, during several days of continuous and heavy fire, he constantly kept the telephone wires repaired. He showed a determination and contempt of danger that were an example to all.”
Sergeant 1214 JOSEPH WEBSTER23rd June 1915 “For conspicuous zeal and ability. The general bearing of this Non Commissioned Officer and the devotion to duty shown by him have set a fine example to the men.”
Acting Sergeant 719 WILLIAM WEBSTER26th January 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination in entering an enemy dugout and taking one officer and 20 men prisoners. Later, he commanded the right half of his company with great skill.” |
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