Attested 28 September 1914 – Re-numbered 200697 – Medal Index Card entered France 17 April 1915 – East Yorkshire Regiment Awarded Belgium Decoration Millitaire – Distinguished Conduct Medal presented by GOC 2nd Army at Fletre War Diary 23 May 1916 – Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette 30 March 1916 For conspicuous gallantry during a heavy bombardment in rescuing a wounded man who was lying under fire of the enemy’s snipers at 160 yards range. He himself was hit on his ammunition pouch and his equipment was set alight, but he threw it off and completed his brave act. (30.3.16) . – On ‘D’ Coy Servants roll 1/4th Battalion 24 October 1916 – East Yorkshire Regiment Posted wounded Snapper March 1917 Left leg arm and face – Awarded Belgian Decoration Millitare Hull Daily News 24 Sep 1916 – Silver War Badge List TP/923 – Photo and write up – Sharp Street Roll of Honour