Distinguished Conduct Medals won by Royal Dublin Fusiliers

Distinguished conduct medal

Ainger, 28934 Private A G, 6th Battalion (Hackney Wick) On the 8th October 1918, during the attack south of Villers Outreaux, whilst in command of a Lewis Gun Section he showed conspicuous pluck and devotion to duty. Although wounded he carried on with his section and cleverly outflanked the enemy, who were firing their field guns over open sights, and poured Lewis Gun fire amongst them. This gallant action and display of initiative immediately prevented many casualties to his comrades. He was subsequently badly wounded. (28 Dec 1919)

Alexander, 9529 Sergeant Edward, For conspicuous gallantry in action. He showed great courage and initiative in capturing single handed three prisoners. He set a splendid example to his men throughout. (21 Dec 1916) Later became Captain and got MC

Benson, 27691 Sergeant R H, MM, 1st Battalion (Rathgar, Dublin). In operations east of Leddeghem on 14th Oct 1918 he cleared three farmhouses held by the enemy - two with snipers, one with a machine gun. In each case he worked round to the rear of the farmhouses, when he opened fire with his Lewis gun He then rushed the houses and cleared them, enabling his platoon to advance without suffering casualties. He rendered great assistance in the final stages of the attack, reorganising sections, which had lost their commanders as casualties. He showed marked courage, determination and devotion to duty throughout the day. (2 Dec 1919)

Brophy, 4907 Sergeant P, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted to establish a permanent footing in the upper stories of a building under heavy fire. He set a splendid example to his men. (3 Mar 1917)

Byrne 8901 CQMS Laurence (Co Kildare) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When bringing up rations he carried on in spite of the fact that he had been wounded in three places, and personally saw that the rations were delivered to his company in the front line, under continuous and heavy fire. He refused to go to the dressing station on his return until he had handed over all his company papers. (26 Jan 1918)

Byrne 16105 Private M, For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led the bombers of his company with great dash. When he found an enemy dugout held by an enemy gun and two gunners he rushed inside and bombed until the whole dugout caught fire and all the occupants were destroyed. On another occasion he jumped into a trench full of the enemy, and threw bombs until they all surrendered. (20 Oct 1916)

Byrne 10774 A/Sgt S. 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 2nd-3rd Oct 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. When a sergeant and one man of a covering party near "Dublin Castle" had been wounded, volunteers were called to rescue them. They were lying between some Turkish snipers and some huts. Acting Sergeant Byrne and two men at one volunteered , and brought the wounded men back safely under heavy fire. (22 Jan 1916)

Callaghan, 17988 Private E, 2nd Battalion, For conspicuous gallantry in passing over 150 yards of open ground under machine gun fire to rescue two wounded men. While dressing the wounds of a third man, he was himself hit in the thigh and through the legs. But insisted on dragging himself back in, lest the stretcher bearers should be hit (15 Mar 1916)

Carrick, 16980 CSM James. For conspicuous gallantry in action. During two fights he showed great bravery and fine leadership. When all his officers had become casualties, he showed great determination and carried out the work allotted to his company. (20 Oct 1916)

Chittenden, 7574 Bandsman B, 2nd Battalion. For repeatedly going out under shellfire to bring in the wounded when employed as a stretcher-bearer. (17 Dec 1914)

Conneys, 22813 L/Cpl P, (Rochdale) 2nd Battalion. During the attack on the Mormal Forest on 4 Nov 1918, he was in charge of a Lewis gun section, and showed fine courage and initiative. He outflanked a party of the enemy who were endeavouring to withdraw a trench mortar, and succeeded in capturing the gun and killing many of the enemy. Later he rushed forward by himself and shot the horses and drivers of a field gun. The battery was captured complete. (10 Jan 1920)

Cooke, 8672 A/Sgt W, 2nd Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry and coolness on 28 April 1915, and the following eight days, patrolling every night up to the enemy lines. From the top of a farm he killed about ten Germans and then went out and took prisoner their leader, an officer. (30 Jun 1915)

Cooney, 10256 Sergeant C, 1st Battalion, For conspicuous gallantry on the 26th April 1915 at Cape Helles (Dardanelles). During the landing Sgt Cooney, in order to give encouragement to his men in the advance, freely exposed himself, regardless of danger, although the enemy were within 70 yards. His bravery and example had the desired effect and contributed largely to the success of the operations. He has on all subsequent occasions, consistently exhibited great presence of mind and devotion to duty (6 Sept 1915)

Cowell, 14627 Sergeant James. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When all his officers had become casualties, he rallied the company under intense fire, and led them on until he fell wounded just as the objective was gained. (20 Oct 1916)

Cullen, 6847 Sergeant Laurence, (Tullow, Carlow). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company to the final objective under heavy fire, after all the officers had become casualties Though unsupported and enfiladed on both flanks he lay out in shell holes for thirty hours, finally bringing back the remainder of the company through the enemy lines (6 Feb 1918)

Cullen, 10113 Private T, 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry on the 26th April 1915, during the capture of Sedd-al-Bahr (Dardanelles) He was the first man to enter the fort (5 Aug 1915)

Cullen 10159, Sergeant T, 1st Battalion (Dublin). During the period 25 Feb 1918 to 16 Sep 1918 as Transport Sergeant to the Battalion he had on all occasions displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. His coolness and judgment under fire have on many occasions saved heavy casualties among the personnel and animals of his transport. He has worked steadily for nearly four years, and great credit is due to him that a uniform high standard of work has always been maintained. (3 Sep 1919)

Cummins 6603 CSM W, 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry in volunteering to join a bombing party and in greatly assisting in the retaking of a trench that had been captured by the enemy (16 May 1916)

Cummings 6603 CSM W, DCM, 2nd Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 6/7 Oct 1918, near Villers Farm, NE of Gouy. He voluntarily went out under heavy machine gun fire to cut a gap in the enemy wire. He succeeded in doing so in spite of continuous fire from an enemy machine gun from the direction of Villers Farm. He was at this time acting CSM and his constant good work and gallantry was a splendid example to his company during the operation. (2 Dec 1919) BAR

Curley 9508 Cpl W P , 2nd Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry, when he went out to mend telephone wires under fire, and he twice went out under heavy fire to take messages off orderlies who had been killed in endeavouring to deliver them. (11 Mar 1916)

Delaney, 9364 Sergeant Patrick (Kilkenny). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all his officers and many men had become casualties he collected the remnants and organised an attack on the blockhouse which was holding up the advance. He led the attack himself. The blockhouse was captured and the garrison killed. (6 Feb 1918)

Dennis, 28923 Sergeant James M 6th Battalion (St Albans) During the attack south of Villers Outreaux on 8th October 1918, whilst acting as CSM, he displayed most conspicuous gallantry and proved invaluable to his company commander. Early in the attack the four platoon commanders of his company became casualties, and he went from one platoon to another, under very heavy fire, directing the advance. Later in the attack he took command of two platoons, and led them with remarkable skill and dash, capturing many of the enemy along with machine guns (2 Dec 1919)

Devoy, 10335 Sergeant J, 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 21st Aug 1915 at Suvla Bay. The gorse having been ignited by the enemy's shells, Sgt Devoy exhibited great bravery in fighting the flames and thus enabling a stack of reserve ammunition t be saved (11 Mar 1916)

Doherty 14507 CSM J, 8th Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry. When the enemy exploded a camouflet he went with Sgt Healy, under heavy shell fire and grenade fire, to the shaft of a mine that had been blown in. They entered the mine under difficult and dangerous conditions and rescued four wounded men. On another occasion, during an enemy attack, he did gallant work (24 Jun 1916)

Donfield 10414 A/Cpl John For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as NCO in charge of battalion runners. He set a fine example with his energy and courage, remaining continuously on duty and maintaining the greatest promptitude in the despatch and delivery of messages. (25 Aug 1917)

Dunne 24580 Private D. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.He displayed great courage and initiative in engaging the enemy at a critical time (3 Mar 1917) Gazetted 27 Jan 1917

Dyke 9761 Private C P. 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry as a stretcher bearer when working under heavy fire. (16 May 1916)

Ferguson 6128 Sgt S. On 29th April 1915, during operations near Krithia, for exceptional gallantry and valuable work in action. (3 July 1915)

Ford 17811 Private J. 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry between the 23rd and 29th August 1915 at Suvla Bay (Dardanelles) when he volunteered to go out almost every night alone to reconnoitre the ground lying between our trenches and those of the enemy. H brought back accurate reports containing valuable information, in addition he recovered about 60 abandoned rifles. He showed a splendid example of bravery and devotion to duty. (16 Nov 1915)

Fox 4823 CSM Henry. 12th Battalion (Tonbridge) 30 Jan 1920

Gaynor 10090 Sgt F J. 2nd Battalion (Mullingar) During the attack on Floursies on 8 Nov 1918 he located an enemy machine gun which was firing on the advancing troops, and with three men rushed forward to attack it. He was wounded in both legs. When unable to advance further he opened fire on the gun and succeeded in putting it out of action. He showed fine courage and initiative. (10 Jan 1920)

Gibson 16531 Cpl G (also with MM) 1st battalion (Dublin) In the operations at Legeghem on 14 Oct 1918 for excellent and gallant conduct during the attack. He assumed the duties of CSM, and performed them excellently in heavy mist and smoke. He collected and reorganised several stragglers belonging to other units, and showed great courage and coolness during the whole day, capturing three enemy officers and fifteen other ranks. He took part in capturing the first objective until the position was found untenable owing to enemy field guns firing at point blank rang, as well as enemy machine guns and trench mortars. On the instruction of his company commander he withdrew his men to a more favourable position, thereby saving many casualties. (2 Dec 1919)

Gormley 21233 Cpl T 1st Battalion (Dublin) For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. With twenty men he captured in face of intense fire a farm defended by a machine gun: he killed many of the enemy, took several prisoners, put the gun out of action, and although his party was reduced to five, held the farm until the arrival of reinforcements. Throughout he set a very high example of courage, initiative and devotion to duty. (15 Dec 1918)

Green 27780 Sgt W C C. 2nd Battalion (Hounslow) For marked gallantry during the operations from 17 to 18 October 1918 near Le Cateau. In command of a platoon he led the men forward with great dash, capturing three hostile machine guns and their teams. Later on the 18th October, south east of Le Cateau, when all the officers in his company became casualties he took command and led his company to their final objective. Through his able and fearless leading the company took over sixty prisoners and several machine guns. (18 Feb 1919)

Green 27780 Sgt W C C. (already has DCM) 2nd Battalion (Hounslow). For marked gallantry during the attack at Floursies on 8th November 1918, when after his platoon commander had been killed, he led the platoon with courage to the attack. When the enemy endeavoured to outflank his position he forced them to withdraw in disorder. Later he volunteered and took forward a patrol, and brought back valuable information (10 Jan 1920)

Greenwood 10544 CSM L V. 1st Battalion (Bristol) For fine courage and good work. Near St Louis in the Courtrai sector, on 20 Oct 1918, when his company was held up by machine gun fire, he led forward a Lewis gun team over an area swept by the enemy's fire. He selected a position 100 yards away from the enemy where he could bring a cross fire to bear in conjunction with another Lewis gun. Having put the enemy guns out of action, he gallantly rushed the position and so enabled his company to advance. (2 Dec 1919)

Guest 14153 A/SM Allen, 7th Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry at Suvla Bay on the night of 15/16 August 1915, when he took ammunition out to the firing line under heavy fire. He also located some snipers, and advancing beyond the line, at great risk, shot them. (11 Mar 1916)

Hall 5038 CSM R S. 2nd Battalion. For gallantry and ability. After the engagements at Ligny he collected a large number of detatched men and reorganised them under very trying circumstances (1 April 1915)

Halloran 18341 Cpl M. 1st Battalion (Baltinglass). During the operations in Flander, 28 Sept 1918 to 11 Nov 1918, as signal Corporal he displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty in maintaining communication. On one occasion he volunteered and under very heavy shell fire laid line up to another battalion, repairing the wire many times. The communication thus established proved of great assistence during the operations in progress (11 Mar 1920)

Healy 14705 Sgt R. 8th Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry. When the ememy exploded a camouflet, he went withg CSM Docherty under heavy shell fire and heavy grenade fire to the shaft of a mine that had been blown in. They entered the mine under difficult and dangerous conditions, and rescued four wounded men. On othr occasions he has behaved with great gallantry (24 Jun 1916)

Hurley 10374 Private J F. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On three occasions he carried messages between company and brigade headquarters under very heavy fire. (13 Feb 1917)

Jennings 10641 Private Thomas. 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry in going forward and cutting wire which was holding up the advance (16 May 1916)

Kane 10592 Cpl Patrick (Cork). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rushed a machine gun which was holding up the advance, and though badly wounded, continued to lead his platoon to the objective, where he organised the consolidation. He would only leave his men when ordered to do so by his company commander. His splendid example undoubtedly encourages the men at the most critical time. (4 Mar 1918)

Kavanagh 8087 Private R. 2nd Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 2 April 1915 when he went across open ground on numerous occasions, always under fire, to attend to the wounded regardless of his own safety. Private Kavanagh was previously brought to notice for his gallant conduct at St Ives on 24 January, when he went into the open under heavy sniping fire and carried a wounded man to cover (3 Jun 1915)

Kelly 11330 Private C. 2nd Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry. He carried messages all day under heavy fire. On another occasion, although wounded earlier in the day, he continued to carry messages over a fire swept area. (11 Mar 1916)

Kelly 28182 Private E, (Fencehouses, Durham). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried messages during two engagements under heavy fire, and showed splendid courage and determination. (17 Apr 1918)

Knight 10515 Sgt (A/RSM) H. 2nd Battalion, attached Anson Battalion RNVR (Cork) not with RDF when he won DCM

Knightley 24078 Sgt A G 2nd Battalion (Stratford London) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 4th Oct 1918, near Vendhuile, in charge of a platoon ordered to attack Hargival Farm. When the enemy counter-attacked from the farm, by his able leadership and great coolness, he sucessfully beat off the attack and saved two platoons from a dangerous situation. He personally led several attacks on the farm, until it was finally captured (2 Dec 1919)

Lamb 25439 Private P. 1st Battalion (Dublin) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack. On his own initiative he rallied a small party of men, and leading them gallantly under very heavy machine gun fire, he stormed an enemy position, killing many and taking twenty prisoners. His fine leadership turned a leaderless party into a valuable assaulting asset at a critical moment in the attack (5 Dec 1918)

Lennon 15729 Sgt M, 8th Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry. When his company had suffered severely from an intense bombardment, he rallied his men after all his officers had become casualtries and repulsed the enemies attack.(24 Jun 1916)

Lowe 29318 Private William (Oswaldtwistle) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He volunteered to convey mesages back through heavey enemy shell and machine gun fire, and did so sucessfully. He always displayed great zeal in the performance of all his duties. (21 Oct 1918)

Maloney 7100 CSM. J. 2nd Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry, when although wounded, he remained on duty during two days, displaying great bravery and coolness, and by his example rallying men when the line began to withdraw. (11 Mar 1916)

Mangan 16540 Sgt (A/CSM) P J. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When all his officers had become casualties, he consolidated a strong point, which enabled us to beat off two hostile attacks. (20 Oct 1916)

McCann 9809 A/CSM C. 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the defence of "Dublin Castle" Gallipoli, from 1st to 18th Oct1915. He organised the labour, and when any especially dangerous work was at hand, he always personmally superintended it, often under galling fire from snipers. He made several valuable night reconnaissances, and on the night of Oct 16/17 he built a barricade under very heavy fire. His courage and example have been invaluable. (22 Jan 1916)

McManus 40313 Sgt J, (MM 1st Battalion). At St Louis in the Courtrai sector, during the operations on 20 Oct 1918. When the right flank of his company was being enfiladed by an enemy machine gun, he led a party to the assault, putting the crew to flight, and thus enabling his part of the line to move forward. Afterwards by skilful dispositions of his men, he displayed great initiative and resource in defending the right flank of the brigade under extremely heavy machine gun and trench mortar fire, thereby avoiding heavy casualties. He showed great gallantry and initiative throughout the day. (2 Dec 1919)

McNamara 10132 Cpl F 1st Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry on the 20 June 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. A machine gun having fallen into the enemy's hands, Cpl McNamara collected a party of 16 men and led them in a charge against the largely superior enemy numbers, driving them back with loss and recapturing the gun. His bravery and devotopn to duty were conspicuous.(6 Sep 1915)

McPartlin 21379 Sgt Michael (MM, Penicuick) ) For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. He organised a party to round up a machine gun which was enfilading his platoon, and with great skill and daring guided them unseen to within 25 yards of the enemy post. and then rushed the position, capturing the gun and personally killing two of the enemy. He did splendid work. (30 Oct 1918)

Moore 10057 Private F (now Irish R) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. It was greatly due to hs splendid courage and skill in handling the machine gun in his charge that a position withstood powerful hostile attacks made against it. Hi fine example was of the greatest assistence in maintaining the necessary spirt amongst the few men left after the attack (17 Apr 1918)

Moran 7094 Private Patrick (Dublin) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. As stretcher bearer he displayed at all times remarkable zeal under very trying circumstances, maintaining always great cheerfulness and untiring energy (21 Oct 1918)

Mulligan 5834 Private Felix (Kilsyth) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty Shorthly after the comapny had reached its objective the enemy counter-attacked. Owing to the casualties he had to take charge of two Lewis Guns, one of which he fired himself and the other he directed with such effect that he dispersed the enemy, who retired in disorder. Thereupon he rushed his guns forward and completed their confusoin, inflicting heavy casualties. (6 Feb 1918)

Murphy 13190 A/RSM Henry. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty During an intense bombardment of his battalion headquarters, which caused servere casualties, he left a blockhouse, which afforded the only shelter available, and went out several times under heavy fire to bring in the wounded. He personally dressed their wounds, and by his gallant counduct saved many lives (26 Jan 1918)

Murray 11371 Private Francis For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty The battalion, which had been surrounded by the enemy was fighting its way back to our lines but found abridge on which they retired already in possession of the enemy:an immediate attack on the bridge was undertaken. Two of the enemy however were hiding under the bridge, ready to fire at close quarters. Private Murray saw them and instantly rushed at them and killed them both.His unhesitating courage undoubtedly saved the lives of many. (3 Sep 1918)

Nolan 7594 CSM J (E Maesteg) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of the first wave of his company, after the officer had become a casualty. He captured the objective and consolidated the position. During the night he took a patrol into No Man's Land, and visited every post in the company (6 Feb 1918)

O'Brien 20155 Sgt D. 6th battalion (Carrigtwohill, Co Cork) At Le Cateau on 17 Oct 1918, he displayed marked gallantry and largely contributed in keeping the enemy at bay when he with his company commander and three ORs were cut off for a period of three hours. On the same evening, after dark, he took over the duties of CSM on the later being wounded, and took to battalion headquarters a very important message under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He was sent back with reinforcements of one platoon and two Vickers guns, of which only three unwounded reached their destination. He again returned to battalion headquarters and took up two other Vickers guns to a forward post. On the morning of the 18th Oct, he volunteered to go down to the Selle and repair a bridge which had been destroyed. And this he sucessfully did under heavy shell fire. He did fine work (2 Dec 1919)

O'Brien 9581 L/Cpl John (Dublin) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty When his platoon was held up by a hostile machine gun, he dashed the gun and silenced it, killing the entire team of four, and taking another man prisoner. After this the objective was reached and consolidated (6 Feb 1918)

O'Brien 13886 CSM J.F. (Maesteg, Glam) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the officers of his company had become casualties, though wounded by shrapnel in three places, he took charge of half the company and placing the other half in charge of another NCO, kept the men together and took up a position in shell-holes. (6 Feb 1918)

O'Connor 8746 Sgt J. 6th Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry and ability. Though wounded he withdrew the remainder of his company in good order after all the officers had become casualties, (21 Jun 1916)

O'Keefe 18763 Sgt J. 8th Battalion. For conspicuous gallantry. During an intense bombardment by the enemy, he brought up supports at a critical moment, and commanded a portion of them till the end of the action (24 Jun 1916)

O'Leary 10310 Sgt J, 1st Battalion (Dublin) During the operations 28 Sept 1918 to 11 Nov 1918 he displayed the greatest contempt of danger under very heavy shell fire, and he set a fine example to all ranks, and has carried out his duties on all occasions in a most exemplarary manner. (11 Mar 1920)

Pearson 10617 Private P. (Dublin). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.He went continually over open ground swept by the enemy's fire, in daylight collecting the wounded, and remained at his task, showing splendid courage and self sacrifice, until all the wounded had been brought in (17 Apr 1918)

Perrott 9266 Sgt J, 1st Battalion (Poplar E) At St Louis, in the Courtrai Sector, on the night of 20/21 October 1918, he was in command of a platoon advancing through St Louis. The platoon came under heavy artillery fire. With most of his men casualties, he rallied the remainder and maintained an advanced position during the entire night, and although under intense shelling suceeded in evacuating all the wounded men. He displayed marked gallantry and able leadership during the whole attack ( 2 Dec 1919)

Perry 15834 Sgt F, 2nd Battalion (Pewsey) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. SE of Le Cateau on 17 - 18th Oct 1918. When all the officers in his company became casualties, he took charge, and in spite of heavy losses he showed the greatest coolness and initiative in leading his company to the final objective. It was owing to his leadership that the company suceeeded in taking over sixty prisoners and several machine guns. (18 Feb 1919)

Perry 15834 Sgt F, DCM, 2nd Battalion (Pewsey) For gallant leadership in the attack on Floursies on 8th November 1918. Seeing the attack was being held up, he collected small detached parties and led them forward with gfreat skill and dash, gaining his objective. He then gave most valuable help in consolidating the position (10 Jan 1920) BAR

Roche 9559 L/Sgt J. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied men who had lost their officers, encouraged them by exposing himself to heavy machine gun fire, and finally led them on to their objective (20 Oct 1916)

Robinson 14275 CSM H. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.On his own initiative he remained behind the line with a small party, under heavy rifle and machine gun fire to collect the wounded (25 Nov 1916)

Ryan 8669 Sgt E. 2nd battalion. For conspicuous gallantry in going out under heavy fire to scout the front to ascertain the best line of advance. He also displayed great bavery and resource in the performance of his duty during the following 8 days. (11 Mar 1916)

Shanahan 43052 A/Cpl M (Ballyduff, Co Waterford) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a section during an engagement and when just short of the objective was held up by a machine gun. Bringing fire to bear on the gun, and shooting two of the team himself, he bombed the remainer and demotalised the garrison. He then single handed rushed the gun, which he captured taking the survivors prisoner. He displayed undounted courage throughout. (1 May 1918)

Smith 8222 Sgt J. For conspicuous gallantry in action. When all his officers had become casualties, he rallied the remains of the platoon and led them forward to the final objective. (20 Oct 1916)

Starkie 15828 Private J. 2nd Battalion (Durham) In the attack on Floursies on 8 Nov 1918, he assumed command of the section and led them with marked gallantry. Though wounded he carried on till the objective had been reached, directing the fire of his section with great coolness under heavy fire. He remained on duty until he eventually fainted from loss of blood. (10 Jan 1920)

Stead 17748. Private T R. 1st battalion. For conspicuous gallantry on the 21st Aug 1915, at Suvla Bay, when he carried in wounded men under heavy fire, and searched for a man who was known to be lying in front of the trenches. in broad daylight and under heavy fire (13 Mar 1916)

Stokes 9150 A/Cpl J (E Drogheda) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of the advance after all the officers had been killed or wounded. He got a Lewis gun in position and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. He hung on until he had only three men left, and only retired at night when attacked by a strong bombing party. (6 Feb 1918)

Tait 14613 CSM T. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance over difficult and unknown country, after a position had been captured, he set a splendid example to his men by his total disregard of all danger under constant shell fire. It was largely due to his energy that the position was so well consolidated and prepared for defence (25 Aug 1917)

Waine 11167 Sgt P (Dublin) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rebuilding a bridge under heavy shell fire. When on the far side of the river by himself, he cut his way through four yards of enemy barbed wire under heavy machine gun fire, setting a splendid example of fearless gallantry to his men, whom he afterwards led across the river and established in a post in spite of continued sniping from the enemy at close range. He then superintended the consolidation of the post under extremely heavy shell fire. (26 Jan 1918)

Waine 11167 Sgt P (Dublin) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at the head of his platoon in an assault and consolidation afterwards under a heavy barage. When he came opposite an enemy machine gun, he and another man dashed at it, killed two of the team, and captured the gun. Throughout the assault he captured numerous prisoners and inspired the men with confidence at a time when officers were continually becoming casualties. (6 Feb 1918) Bar

Wall 24478 Cpl C J (Battersea) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He went out to establish connection wit the company to his right and on his way found a party which was held up by fire from two machine guns. He at once took command, organised them into a bombing party which he led capturing both guns and ten prisoners. He showed the greatest courage and initiative (6 Feb 1918)

Watts 9121 Private M. 1st Battalion (Reading) Throughout the operations 28 September to 11 November 1918 he acted as runner attached to battalion headquarters, and day and night, over ground swept by artillery and machine gun fire, he carried messages to and from the firing line. His untiring devotion to duty and gallantry were admirable. (11 Mar 1920)

Name Number Rank Battalion Date of action  
Ainger 28934 Private 6 8 Oct 1918 France
Alexander 9529 Sgt 8   France
Benson 27691 Sgt 1 14 Oct 1918 France
Brophy 4907 Sgt 5 Easter Rising? Dublin?
Byrne, L 8901 CQMS 1   France
Byrne, M 16105 Private 9   France
Byrne, S 10774 A/Sgt 1 2 Oct 1915 Gallipoli
Callaghan, E 17988 Private 2   France
Carrick, J 16980 CSM 9   France
Chittenden, B 7574 Bandsman 2   France
Conneys, P 22813 L/Cpl 2 4 Nov 1918 France
Cooke, W 8672 A/Sgt 2 28 April 1915 France
Cooney, C 10256 Sgt 1 26 April 1915 Gallipoli
Cowell, J 14627 Sgt 9   France
Cullen, L 6847 Sgt 9   France
Cullen, T 10113 Private 1 26th April 1915 Gallipoli
Cullen, T 10159 Sgt 1 25 Feb to 16 Sep 1918 France
Cummins, W 6603 CSM 2   France
Cummins, W 6603 CSM 2 6/7 Oct 1918, France
Curley, W 9508 Cpl 2   France
Delaney, P 9364 Sgt 1   F/G?
Dennis, J M 28923 Sgt 6 8th October 1918 France
Devoy, J 10335 Sgt 1 21st Aug 1915 Gallipoli
Doherty, J 14507 CSM 8   France
Donfield, J 10414 A/Cpl 9   France
Dunne, D 24580 Private 5 Easter Rising? Dublin?
Dyke, C P 9761 Private 1   Gallipoli
Ferguson, S 6128 Sgt 1 29th April 1915 Gallipoli
Ford 17811 Private 1 23rd to 29th August 1915 Gallipoli
Fox, H 4823 CSM 12 post war?  
Gaynor, F J. 10090 Sgt 2 8 Nov 1918 France
Gibson, G 16531 Cpl 1 14 Oct 1918 France
Gormley, T 21233 Cpl 1   France
Green,W C C 27780 Sgt 2 18 October 1918 France
Green,W C C 27780 Sgt 2 8 Nov 1918 France
Greenwood L V 10544 CSM 1 20 Oct 1918 France
Guest, A 14153 A/RSM 7 16 August 1915 Gallipoli
Hall, R S. 5038 CSM 2   France
Halloran, M 18341 Cpl 1 28 Sept to 11 Nov 1918, France
Healy, R 14705 Sgt 8   France
Hurley, J F. 10374 Private 1   F/G?
Jennings, T 10641 Private 1   Gallipoli
Kane, P 10592 Cpl 1   France
Kavanagh, R 8087 Private 2 2 April 1915 France
Kelly, C 11330 Private 2   France
Kelly, E 28182 Private 8   France
Knightley, A G 24078 Sgt 2 4 Oct 1918 France
Lamb, P 25439 Private 1   France
Lennon, M 15729 Sgt 8   France
Lowe, W 29318 Private 10   France
Maloney, J. 7100 CSM. 2   France
Mangan, P J 16540 A/CSM 8   France
McCann, C 9809 A/CSM . 1 1st to 18th Oct1915 Gallipoli
McManus, J 40313 Sgt 1 20 Oct 1918. France
McNamara, F 10132 Cpl 1 20 June 1915, Gallipoli
McPartlin, M 21379 Sgt 1   France
Moore, F 10057 Private 2   France
Moran, P 7094 Private 2   France
Mulligan, F 5834 Private 1   France
Murphy, H 13190 A/RSM 1   France
Murray, F 11371 Private 2   France
Nolan, J 7594 CSM 1   France
O'Brien, D 20155 Sgt 6 17 Oct 1918 France
O'Brien, J 9581 L/Cpl 1   France
O'Brien, J.F. 13886 CSM 9   France
O'Connor, J 8746 Sgt 6   Salonika?
O'Keefe, J 18763 Sgt 8   France
O'Leary, J 10310 Sgt 1 28 Sept to 11 Nov 1918 France
Pearson, P 10617 Private 10   France
Perrott, J 9266 Sgt 1 21 October 1918 France
Perry, F 15834 Sgt 2 18 Oct 1918 France
Perry, F 15834 Sgt 2 8 November 1918 France
Roche, J 9559 L/Sgt 8   France
Robinson, H 14275 CSM 7   Salonika?
Ryan, E 8669 Sgt 2   France
Shanahan, M 43052 A/Cpl 2   France
Smith, J 8222 Sgt 9   France
Starkie, J 15828 Private 2 8 Nov 1918, France
Stead, T R 17748 Private 1 21 Aug 1915 Gallipoli
Stokes, J 9150 A/Cpl 2   France
Tait, T 14613 CSM 8   France
Waine, P 11167 Sgt 1   France
Waine, P 11167 Sgt 1 Bar France
Wall, C J 24478 Cpl 1   France
Watts, M 9121 Private 1 28 Sept to 11 Nov 1918 France

 

 

Medals won by Royal Dublin Fusiliers