Attested 02 December 1914 , Medal Index Card entered Egypt 29 December 1915 , East Yorkshire Regiment Posted wounded Snapper October 1916 , Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette 10 January 1917 For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination while his company was consolidating the position won. He held a communication trench with two men against repeated enemy bombing attacks. , Discharged to Commission Yorkshire Regiment 25 September 1917