John84 Posted 11 January , 2006 Share Posted 11 January , 2006 For some reason your post does not show up...just the title....so I have just added everything I can find on him John. D.C.M. citation. 4644 Sjt. W. J. Peoples, Welsh R. (Stansted). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon. The battalion was ordered to advance and retake a position from which another unit had been driven back. During the advance under a heavy enemy barrage he kept his platoon well in hand, and, collecting detached men of other units, advanced through a village just in time to meet the advancing enemy. He drove back the advanced parties of the enemy and, under heavy rifle fire which caused many casualties in his platoon, succeeded in establishing a firing line On the far side of the village and held the enemy until reinforcements arrived, when a further advance was made. His courage and .good leading were instrumental in saving toevillage, and his gallantry and coolness were a most inspiring example to his men. His medal index card links for campaign , medals and D.C.M....He also has a card for one or some of the following, Mentions in Despatches, Meritorious Service Medals and Territorial Force Efficiency Medals http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...&resultcount=37 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...&resultcount=37 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...&resultcount=37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 11 January , 2006 Share Posted 11 January , 2006 John - What can I say - Tried to post this topic last night when the forum seemed to be in falling over mode. Then this morning you have answered 2 of my 3 questions on him - Brilliant. And you have confirmed the connection with my village - Stansted Only other issue I had with him was - Could not find him on any Census Once again Thanks John - Answers without questions ! Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John84 Posted 11 January , 2006 Author Share Posted 11 January , 2006 No problem Glyn....I should have added his D.C.M. citation was gazetted om 28 March, 1918...regarding the census, have you tried PEOPLE.....leave the S off....quite a few matches for William People. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 11 January , 2006 Share Posted 11 January , 2006 Glyn A correction was issued in the Gazette Here correcting Sjt. W. J. Peoples' service number to 4664. Hope this helps Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 11 January , 2006 Share Posted 11 January , 2006 John / Steve Thanks for all the info. Have had a look at the census - couple of possibles but NO Stansted connection, probably moved here later. Thanks Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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