2nd Battalion Awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge 04 January 1907 Snapper February 1907 , 2nd Battalion 2nd Class shot 15 April 1907 , 2nd Battalion Granted 1st Class Certificate of Education 24 September 1907 , 2nd Battalion extended to complete 12 years 30 June 1911 , Appointed Lance Sergeant 22 October 1912 , Promoted Sergeant 11 December 1912 , Re,engage to complete 21 years 11 February 1914 , Medal Index Card entered France 15 January 1915 , Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 27 September 1918 (War Diary) , London Gazette 15 November 1918 For conspicuous gallantry and resource. He took command of a platoon when it was held up during an attack and led it to the objective, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. In a later attack he took command of half a company when the officers became casualties, and led his men forward with great skill and determination. He set a splendid example to all ranks throughout the operations. , Re,numbered 4334063 , Died 28 March 1933 at Slinfold