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DCM Citation


ianmccallum

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Hi Nick

Grateful if you could have a look for the citation for CSM Thomas Burns, 1 Gordon Highlanders. I believe he won it at the end of 1914 around Kemmel. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Ian

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CSM Burns citation:

London Gazette 1-4-1915

10103

Acting Company Serjeant - Major

Burns, T. J.

1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders

For conspicuous gallantry on 14th December, 1914, in an attack on the German trenches near Kemrnel, when he conducted the advance of his platoon with great coolness and ability under heavy fire after his Officer had been wounded.

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/291...upplements/3194

Steve.

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Steve

Thank you for the speedy reply and the info. Much appreciated.

Ian

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