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Sgt TAYLOR, Christopher – DCM

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David Taylor (B) 189 Lamb Ave., Toronto, ON

Awards
Date
Award
Citation
02-09-18
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

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For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a platoon in two days’ fighting west of the Drocourt-Queant line, on the 1st/2nd Sept. 1918. He led his men with consistent skill, keeping them steady under extremely heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and repeatedly leading attacks on enemy strong points. His coolness and resource were a fine example to his men.

Era(s)
  • 1914 - 1919 (WW 1)
Unit(s)
15th Bn (WW 1)
Previous unit
134th Bn
Date of attestation
14-Feb-1916
Date Taken on Strength
29-Nov-1916
Service number
800152

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