Distinguished Conduct Medal

Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

As a British award, the Distinguished Conduct Medal is bestowed upon Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel serving in any of the Sovereign's military forces for distinguished conduct in the field. It is the second highest award for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross for all army ranks below commissioned officers. The DCM was also available to navy and air force personnel for distinguished conduct in the field.


Staff Sergeant A.E. Davis, DCM Date of Award: unknown Citation For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battery was heavily shelled and five guns were put out of action, after some hours work under fire, he succeeded in getting four of these guns into action. During this time, the officer and four men were wounded and two men killed. Notes The action probably took place on 28 March 1918. One reference quotes 05/11/18, p3919, which may be a gazette reference, but I have not been able to confirm this. He is listed in both The Gunners of Canada and To the Thunderer, His Arms.

Staff Sergeant A.E. Davis, DCM

Date of Award: unknown

Citation

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battery was heavily shelled and five guns were put out of action, after some hours work under fire, he succeeded in getting four of these guns into action. During this time, the officer and four men were wounded and two men killed.

Notes

The action probably took place on 28 March 1918. One reference quotes 05/11/18, p3919, which may be a gazette reference, but I have not been able to confirm this. He is listed in both The Gunners of Canada and To the Thunderer, His Arms.

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