East Yorkshire Regiment Posted wounded Snapper November/December before16 November 1916 , Distinguished Conduct Medal with 11th Battalion Snapper May 1919 , Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded while with D Coy 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment , London Gazette 03 September 1919 From 25th February to 16th September 1918. He has on many occasions during the last six months distinguished himself in action. He has constantly shown extraordinary coolness under fire, and has always set an example of pluck and endurance to his men. He is a splendid leader and has rendered excellent service to the battalion.