Service Number
26625
Rank
Regimental Sergeant Major
Firstname
John William
Lastname
Denton
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal Meritorious Service Medal
Battalion
6th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment
Notes
Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette 11 March 1920 During the operations at Eponoy on the night of the 7th/8th October 1918. he was employed with his company cutting wire in front of the outpost line. Although this wire was continuously under heavy fire he by his fine example kept the men of the company at work until the task was completed.
Birthplace
Sheffield