Whilst looking through the Worcester Herald for the 7th August 1915, I found an entry for D.C.M’s, One of which I thought may interest the Forum Members. I have reproduced it below. One question, was a D.C.M the appropriate commendation?
Pte J. Williams 1st Battalion 10 May 1915 Rouges Bancs
When he went out on several occasions in front of our lines, exposed to a heavy fire and at great personal risk, and bought in 11 men of another regiment who had been lying out since the morning of 9 May. Later Pte Williams reconnoitred a sap over open ground between the lines and found over 60 wounded men. In conjunction with Corporal Frazier he organised a rescue party of volunteers and during the afternoon and night they bought in 80 more wounded men.
Awarded a clasp
Pte E. Frazier 10 May 1915 Rouges Bancs.
Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal in “Gazette” dated June 30 1915. The name was incorrectly shown therein as “Frazer”.
Allan