fsands Posted 19 June , 2019 Share Posted 19 June , 2019 Archibald Barclay 49954 Royal Field Artillery 41st Bty, 42nd Bde Does anyone know how he won his two medals? I can't seem to find information on this anywhere. Any help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beech Posted 19 June , 2019 Share Posted 19 June , 2019 (edited) Hi FSands Both awards are listed as A. Barclay. Distinguished Conduct Medal: London Gazette 13th February 1917 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He repeatedly went out alone and mended the telephone lines under intense fire. On one occasion he repaired the line in 17 places. Later, he rescued a wounded man'. Military Medal: London Gazette 18th July 1917 'His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Ladies, Non-commissioned Officers and Men :— . 49954 Gnr. A. Barclay, R.F.A. You may find more by looking at the unit War Diary. Regards John Edited 19 June , 2019 by John Beech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBrook Posted 19 June , 2019 Share Posted 19 June , 2019 The D.C.M. was awarded for his actions at Delville Wood on 24 July 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 19 June , 2019 Share Posted 19 June , 2019 War Diary on Ancestry at: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/interactive/60779/43112_1401_0-00000?backurl=&ssrc=&backlabel=Return#?imageId=43112_1401_0-00000 Or download from National Archives at: https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C7352036 Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsands Posted 19 June , 2019 Author Share Posted 19 June , 2019 Thank you all so much for all your help and prompt replies! Excellent information there and I'll hunt through the unit war diaries. Thank you all again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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