January 21, 20197 yr #1 Picked up this DCM a couple days ago. Was promoted to Lt. after his actions on Aug 19th 1916. Was wounded on Sept 3rd 1916 at the Battle of Guillemont, died of his wounds Sept 9, 1916. Service: British Army Corps/Regiment: Leinster Regiment Service No.: 2167 Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) Date Of Action: 19/08/1916 Citation: 2767 Sjt. W. McGowan, Leins. R.: "For conspicuous gallantry in preparing, laying, and firing successfully Bangalore torpedoes in the enemies wire, in order to prepare exits for raiding parties, the whole operations being performed under heavy machine-gun fire." (from the supplement to the London Gazette for 19 Aug 1916) RIP Lt. McGowan
January 21, 20197 yr #3 Nice medal. Just need to find the correct ribbon, which shouldn't be too tough. -Ski
February 5, 20197 yr Author #4 Nice medal. Just need to find the correct ribbon, which shouldn't be too tough. -Ski Thanks Ski, did not even dawn on me that it should only be one stripe. It is now corrected.
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