The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) is one of the highest gallantry awards issued to other ranks members of the regiment, second only to the Victoria Cross. The medal is easily identifiable by the reverse which is marked “For Distinguished Conduct In The Field” and was first awarded during the Crimean War. All of the medals issued were named on the rim with the recipient’s number, rank, name and unit. Men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were awarded the DCM during both the Boer War and the First World War and three different types were issued during the reigns of Queen Victoria, Edward VII and George V. No comprehensive listing of the citations for RDF Boer War DCMs exist, however the citations for the First World War awards were published in the London Gazette and are searchable on this website. A total of 29 DCMs were awarded to the Dublin Fusiliers for the Boer War and 84 for the First World War.

The three different types of Distinguished Conduct Medals, all awarded to members of the regiment.

An example of a DCM citation as published in the London Gazette.

 

Complete list of members of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal during the Boer War and First World War

 

Name	Number	Rank	Battalion	London Gazette
Ainger A. G.	28934	Private	6th Batt	12/03/1919
Alexander E.	9529	Sergeant	8th Batt	20/12/1916
Ambrose J.	4637	Col Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Benson R. H.	27691	Sergeant	1st Batt	12/03/1919
Brophy P.	4907	Sergeant	5th Batt	24/01/1917
Brown W.		Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Bruen B. F.	1969	Q.M.S.	5th Batt	Boer War
Burke J.		Sgt. Major	2nd Batt	Boer War
Byrne L.	8901	C.Q.M.S.	1st Batt	22/10/1917
Byrne M.	16105	Private	9th Batt	20/10/1916
Byrne S.	10774	A/Sergeant	1st Batt	21/01/1916
Callaghan E.	17988	Private	2nd Batt	15/03/1916
Carrick J.	16980	C.S.M.	9th Batt	20/10/1916
Chittenden B.	7574	Bandsman	2nd Batt	17/12/1914
Connell W.	6308	Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Conneys P.	22813	L/Corporal	2nd Batt	18/02/1918
Connor M.	3423	Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Cooke W.	8672	A/Sergeant	2nd Batt	30/06/1915
Cooney C.	10256	Sergeant	1st Batt	06/09/1915
Cowell J.	14627	Sergeant	9th Batt	20/10/1916
Crean T.	5178	Col Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Cullen L.	6847	Sergeant	9th Batt	19/11/1917
Cullen T.	10159	Sergeant	1st Batt	01/01/1919
Cullen T.	10113	Private	1st Batt	05/08/1915
Cullen W.	4063	Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Cummins W.	6603	C.S.M.	2nd Batt	16/05/1916
Bar to D.C.M.	6603	C.S.M.	2nd Batt	12/03/1919
Curley W. P.	9508	Corporal	2nd Batt	14/01/1916
Delaney P.	9364	Sergeant	1st Batt	26/11/1917
Dennis J. M.	28923	Sergeant	6th Batt	12/03/1919
Devoy J.	10335	Sergeant	1st Batt	02/02/1916
Doherty J.	14507	C.M.S.	8th Batt	24/06/1916
Donfield J.	10414	A/Corporal	9th Batt	25/08/1917
Dowling A.		Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Dunne D.	24580	Private	5th Batt	24/01/1917
Dunne M.		Col Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Dyke C. P.	9761	Private	1st Batt	16/05/1916
Farrelly M.	5306	Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Ferguson S.	6128	Sergeant	1st Batt	03/07/1915
Flannery P.		Corporal	2nd Batt	Boer War
Ford J.	17811	Private	1st Batt	16/11/1915
Ford T. H.		Ar. Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Fox H.	4823	C.S.M.	12th Batt	30/01/1920
Frost G. F.	4419	Corporal	1st Batt	Boer War
Furlong P.	5303	Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Furphy A.	26042	C.S.M.	2nd Batt	03/10/1918
Gage J. E. F.	2615	Col Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Gaynor F. J.	10090	Sergeant	2nd Batt	18/02/1919
Gibson G.	16531	Corporal	1st Batt	12/03/1919
Gormley T.	21233	Corporal	1st Batt	05/12/1918
Green W. C. C.	27780	Sergeant	2nd Batt	18/02/1919
Bar to D.C.M.	27780	Sergeant	2nd Batt	18/02/1919
Greenwood L. B.	10544	C..S.M.	1st Batt	12/03/1919
Guest A.	14153	A/Sgt.Major	7th Batt	02/02/1916
Hall R. S.	5039	C.M.S.	2nd Batt	01/04/1915
Halloran M.	18341	Corporal	1st Batt	03/06/1919
Healy R.	14705	Sergeant	8th Batt	24/06/1916
Holmes W.		Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Hunt J. P.	4290	Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Hurley J. F.	10374	Private	1st Batt	01/01/1917
Jennings T.	10641	Private	1st Batt	16/05/1916
Kane P.	10592	Corporal	1st Batt	04/03/1918
Kavanagh M.		Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Kavanagh R.	8087	Private	2nd Batt	03/06/1915
Kelly C.	11330	Private	2nd Batt	14/01/1916
Kelly E.	28182	Private	8th Batt	01/01/1918
Kelly J.		L/ Corporal	2nd Batt	Boer War
Kelly P.		Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Knight H.	10515	Sergeant	2nd Batt	01/01/1919
Knightley A. G.	24078	Sergeant	2nd Batt	12/03/1919
Lamb P.	25439	Private	1st Batt	05/12/1918
Lennon M.	15729	Sergeant	8th Batt	24/06/1916
Lowe W.	29318	Private	10th Batt	03/06/1918
McCormack J.		Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
McManus J.	40313	Sergeant	1st Batt	12/03/1919
McNamara F.	10132	Corporal	1st Batt	06/09/1915
McPartlin M.	21379	Sergeant	1st Batt	30/10/1918
Maloney J.	7100	C.S.M.	2nd Batt	14/01/1916
Mangan P. J.	16540	Sergeant	8th Batt	20/10/1916
Melia P.	5397	L/Corporal	2nd Batt	Boer War
Moran P.	7094	Private	2nd Batt	03/06/1918
Mulligan F.	5834	Private	1st Batt	26/11/1917
Murphy H.	13190	A/R.S.M.	1st Batt	20/10/1917
Murray F.	11371	Private	2nd Batt	03/09/1918
O’Brien D.	20155	Sergeant	6th Batt	12/03/1919
O’Brien J.	9581	L/Corporal	1st Batt	26/11/1917
O’Brien J. F.	13886	C.S.M.	9th Batt	19/11/1917
O’Connor J.	8746	Sergeant	6th Batt	03/06/1916
O’Keefe J.	18763	Sergeant	8th Batt	24/06/1916
O’Leary J.	10310	Sergeant	1st Batt	03/06/1919
Perrott H.	9266	Sergeant	1st Batt	12/03/1919
Perry F.	15834	Sergeant	2nd Batt	18/02/1919
Bar to D.C.M.	15834	Sergeant	2nd Batt	18/02/1919
Reid E.		Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Roache J.	9559	L/Sergeant	8th Batt	20/10/1916
Robinson H.	14275	C.S.M.	7th Batt	25/11/1916
Robinson J. H.		Col Sergeant	1st Batt	Boer War
Ryan E.	8669	Sergeant	2nd Batt	14/01/1916
Ryan J.	2892	Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Shanahan M.	43052	A/Corporal	2nd Batt	01/05/1918
Sheridan P.	1664	Sergeant	2nd Batt	Boer War
Smith A.	8222	Sergeant	9th Batt	20/10/1916
Stafford J.	27322	Private	10th Batt	03/10/1918
Starkie J.	15828	Private	2nd Batt	18/02/1919
Stead T. R.	17748	Private	1st Batt	02/02/1916
Stokes J.	9150	A/Corporal	2nd Batt	19/11/1917
Tait T.	14613	C.S.M.	8th Batt	25/08/1917
Waine P.	11167	Sergeant	1st Batt	22/10/1917
Bar to D.C.M.	11167	Sergeant	1st Batt	26/11/1917
Wall C. J.	24478	Corporal	1st Batt	26/11/1917
Wallace C. N.	6642	Private	2nd Batt	Boer War
Watts M.	9121	Private	1st Batt	03/06/1919
Whalen F. A.	5021	Serg Major	5th Batt	Boer War

 

First World War Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations

28934 Private Alfred George Ainger
6th Battalion
On the 8^th 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. (28/12/1919)
Additional Information: Enlisted 07/09/1914. Discharged 05/08/1919 due to wounds aged 24. Also East Surrey Regiment. Died 1967 Hertfordshire.

Distinguished Conduct Medal group awarded to Private Alfred Ainger

 

9529 Sergeant Edward Alexander
8^th Battalion
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. (21/12/1916)
Additional Information: Resided Sandymount, Dublin. DCM awarded for a trench raid. Later commissioned as an officer and awarded a Military Cross.

27691 Sergeant Robert H. Benson
1^st Battalion
In operations east of Ledeghem on 14^th October 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. (2/12/1919)
Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal

4907 Sergeant Peter Brophy
1^st Battalion
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. (3/3/1917)
Additional Information: Later Labour Corps and Royal Sussex Regiment 

8901 CQMS Laurence Byrne
1^st Battalion
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. (26/01/1918)
Additional Information: Served in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915. Also awarded Military Medal, Croix de Guerre.

16105 Private Michael Byrne
9^th Battalion
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 dug-out 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. (20/01/1916)
Additional Information: Enlisted October 1914, aged 33. Resided Upper Merrion Street Dublin.

10774 A/Sgt Stephen Byrne
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry on the night of 2^nd– 3^rd October 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. (22/01/1916)
Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. Resided Lower Clanbrassil Street, Dublin.

17988 Private Eugene Callaghan
2^nd 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 (15/03/1916)
Additional Information: Later Machine Gun Corps. Assisted by Private Patrick Roe 2^nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers during the act of gallantry that won him the DCM, Roe was awarded a Military Medal

16980 CSM James Carrick
9^th Battalion
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. (20/10/1916)
Additional Information: Enlisted 1914 aged 30. Resided North Circular Road, Dublin.

7574 Bandsman Bertie Chittenden
2^nd Battalion
For repeatedly going out under shellfire to bring in the wounded when employed as a stretcher-bearer. (17/12/1914)
Additional Information: Enlisted 1901. Served in France from August 1914. Discharged January 1919.

22813 L/Cpl Patrick Conneys
2^nd Battalion
During the attack on the Mormal Forest on 4^th November 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. (10/01/1920)

8672 A/Sgt William Cooke
2^nd Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and coolness on 25^th 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. (30/06/1915)
Additional Information: Also awarded Russian Medal of St. George 2^nd Class. Killed in action 3 October 1915, buried Azmak Cemetery, Gallipoli.

10256 Sergeant Christopher Cooney
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry on the 26^th 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 (6/09/1915)
Additional Information: Killed in action 5 July 1915. Buried Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Gallipoli.

14627 Sergeant James Cowell
9^th Battalion
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. (20/10/1916)

6847 Sergeant Laurence Cullen
9^th Battalion
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 (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Served during the Boer War

10113 Private Thomas Cullen
1^st 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 (5/8/1915)
Additional Information: Killed 2 October 1916, buried Struma Military Cemetery.

10159 Sergeant Thomas Cullen
1st Battalion
During the period 25^th February 1918 to 16^th September 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. (3/9/1919)

6603 C.S.M. William Cummins
1^st 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 (16/5/1916)

6603 CSM William Cummins (bar to DCM)
2^nd Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 6/7^th October 1918, near Villers Farm, North East 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. (2/12/1919)
Additional Information: Also awarded Serbian Cross of Karageorge (4^th Class) with swords

9508 Cpl Walter Peter Curley
2^nd 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. (11/3/1916)
Additional Information: Died of wounds 6 July 1916. Buried Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. 1.

9364 Sergeant Patrick Delaney
1^st Battalion
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. (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal. Killed in action 28 September 1918. Buried Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery.

28923 Sergeant James M Dennis
6^th Battalion
During the attack south of Villers Outreaux on 8^th October 1918, whilst acting as Company Sergeant Major, 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 (2/12/1919)
Additional Information: Also East Surrey Regiment

10335 Sergeant Joseph Devoy
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 21^st August 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 to be saved (11/3/1916)
Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. Also awarded Military Cross and Croix de Guerre.

14507 C.S.M. John Docherty
8^th 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 (24/6/1916)
Additional Information: Killed in action 29 April 1916. Commemorated Loos Memorial.

10414 A/Cpl John Donfield
9^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as N.C.O. 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. (25/8/1917)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal

24580 Private Dominick Dunne
5^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.He displayed great courage and initiative in engaging the enemy at a critical time (3/3/1917)

9761 Private Charles P. Dyke
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry as a stretcher bearer when working under heavy fire. (16/5/1916)

6128 Sgt Samuel Ferguson
1^st Battalion
On 29^th April 1915, during operations near Krithia, for exceptional gallantry and valuable work in action. (3/7/1915)
Additional Information: Served during the Boer War.

17811 Private James Ford (Langtry)
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry between the 23^rd and 29^th 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. He 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. (16/11/1915)
Additional Information: Killed in action 23 May 1917 while serving with the 10^th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Real name James Langtry. Buried Albuera Cemetery.

4823 C.S.M. Henry Fox
12^th Battalion
(30/1/1920)
Additional Information: Served during the Boer War. Also entitled to Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

10090 Sgt. Francis J. Gaynor
2^nd Battalion
During the attack on Floursies on 8^th November 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. (10/1/1920)

16531 Cpl George Gibson
1^st Battalion
In the operations at Ledeghem on 14^th October 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. (2/12/1919)
Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal and Croix de Guerre.

21233 Cpl Thomas Gormley
1^st Battalion
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. (15/12/1918)

27780 Sgt Wilfred C C. Green
2^nd Battalion
For marked gallantry during the operations from 17^th to 18^th 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. (18/2/1919)

27780 Sgt Wilfred C. C. Green (bar to DCM)
2^nd Battalion
For marked gallantry during the attack at Floursies on 8^th 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 (10/1/1920)

10544 CSM Lionel Victor Greenwood
1^st Battalion
For fine courage and good work. Near St Louis in the Courtrai sector, on 20^th October 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. (2/121919)
Additional Information: Born Bristol, enlisted 1909.

14153 A/S.M. Allen Guest
7^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry at Suvla Bay on the night of 15^th/16^th 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. (11/3/1916)
Additional Information: Died 1956. Resided South Circular Road, Dublin.

5039 C.S.M. Robert S. Hall
2^nd Battalion
For gallantry and ability. After the engagements at Ligny he collected a large number of detached men and reorganised them under very trying circumstances (1/4/1915)
Additional Information: Served during the Boer War.

18341 Cpl Martin Halloran
1^st Battalion
During the operations in Flanders, 28^th September 1918 to 11 November 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 assistance during the operations in progress (11/3/1920)

14705 Sgt Richard Healy
8^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry. When the enemy exploded a camouflet, he went with C.S.M. Doherty 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 other occasions he has behaved with great gallantry (24/4/1916)
Additional Information: Enlisted September 1914. Discharged May 1917.

10374 Private John F. Hurley
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On three occasions he carried messages between company and brigade headquarters under very heavy fire. (13/2/1917)

10641 Private Thomas Jennings
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry in going forward and cutting wire which was holding up the advance (16/5/1916)
Additional Information: Killed in action 4 June 1915. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.

10592 Cpl Patrick Kane
1^st Battalion
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. (4/3/1918)
Additional Information: Resided Dame Street, Dublin. Died of wounds 6 October 1917. Buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery.

8087 Private Richard Kavanagh
2^nd Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 2^nd 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^th January, when he went into the open under heavy sniping fire and carried a wounded man to cover (3/6/1915)
Additional Information: Killed in action 26 October 1916. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial.

11330 Private Charles Kelly
2^nd 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. (11/3/1916)

28182 Private Edward Kelly
8^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried messages during two engagements under heavy fire, and showed splendid courage and determination. (17/4/1918)
Additional Information: Enlisted February 1915. Discharged December 1918 aged 22.

10515 Sgt (A/RSM) H. Knight
2^nd Battalion, attached Anson Battalion RNVR
He, whilst acting as R.S.M. has done excellent work in the battalion. Whilst in the line his gallantry and devotion to duty are very marked and an excellent example to all junior officers and men in the battalion. During heavy fighting in March and April 1918, he showed great courage and determination in organising of ammunition parties, so that at all times, under most trying conditions, the firing line was continually supplied with ammunition. (3/9/1919)
Additional Information: Killed in action 8 October 1918. Commemorated Vis-En-Artois Memorial.

24078 Sgt Arthur G. Knightley
2^nd Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 4^th October 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 (2/12/1919)
Additional Information: Also Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry

25439 Private P. Lamb
1^st Battalion
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 (5/12/1918)

15729 Sgt Murtagh Lennon
8^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry. When his company had suffered severely from an intense bombardment, he rallied his men after all his officers had become casualties and repulsed the enemies attack.(24/6/1916)
Additional Information: Killed in action 10 September 1916. Buried Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs.

29318 Private William Lowe
10^th Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He volunteered to convey messages back through heavy enemy shell and machine gun fire, and did so successfully. He always displayed great zeal in the performance of all his duties. (21/10/1918)

7100 CSM. Joseph Maloney
2^nd 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. (11/3/1916)
Additional Information: Served during the Boer War

16540 Sgt (A/CSM) Patrick J. Mangan
8^th Battalion
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. (20/10/1916)
Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal. Enlisted 1914, discharged 1917.

9809 A/CSM Christopher McCann
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the defence of ‘Dublin Castle’ Gallipoli Peninsula, from 1^st to 18^th October 1915. He organised the labour, and when any especially dangerous work was at hand, he always personally superintended it, often under galling fire from snipers. He made several valuable night reconnaissances, and on the night of 16^th/17^th October he built a barricade under very heavy fire. His courage and example have been invaluable. (22/01/1916)
Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer.

40313 Sgt J. McManus
1^st Battalion
At St. Louis in the Courtrai sector, during the operations on 20^th October 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. (2/12/1919)
Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal

10132 Cpl Francis McNamara
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry on 20^thJune 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 devotion to duty were conspicuous.(6/9/1915)
Additional Information: Enlisted 1908.

21379 Sgt Michael McPartlin
1^st Battalion
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. (30/10/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal and bar to Military Medal

10057 Private Francis Moore
2^nd Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. It was greatly due to his 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 assistance in maintaining the necessary spirit amongst the few men left after the attack (17/4/1918)

7094 Private Patrick Moran
2^nd Battalion
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 (21/10/1918)

5834 Private Felix Mulligan
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Shortly after the company 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 confusion, inflicting heavy casualties. (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal and bar to Military Medal

13190 A/RSM Henry Murphy
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty During an intense bombardment of his battalion headquarters, which caused severe 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 conduct saved many lives (26/1/1918)

11371 Private Francis Murray
2^nd Battalion
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. (3/9/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal

7594 C.S.M. James Nolan
1^st Battalion
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 (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. Also awarded Military Cross

20155 Sgt Daniel O’Brien
6^th Battalion
At Le Cateau on 17^th October 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 successfully did under heavy shell fire. He did fine work (2/12/1919)

9581 L/Cpl John O’Brien
1^st Battalion
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 (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal and bar to Military Medal

13886 C.S.M. John F. O’Brien
9^th Battalion
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. (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal

8746 Sgt John O’Connor
6^th 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, (21/6/1916)
Additional Information: Killed in action 10 October 1916. Buried Salonika Military Cemetery

18763 Sgt James O’Keefe
8^th 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 (24/6/1916)
Additional Information: Died 1929. Served during the Boer War

10310 Sgt James O’Leary
1^st Battalion
During the operations 28^th September 1918 to 11^th November 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 exemplary manner. (11/3/1920)
Additional Information: Also awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre

10617 Private Patrick Pearson
10^th Battalion
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 (17/4/1918)
Additional Information: Also Royal Munster Fusiliers

9266 Sgt. Henry Perrott
1^st Battalion
At St. Louis, in the Courtrai Sector, on the night of 20^th/21^stOctober 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 succeeded in evacuating all the wounded men. He displayed marked gallantry and able leadership during the whole attack (2/12/1919)

15834 Sgt Frederick Perry
2^nd Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. South East of Le Cateau on 17^th – 18^th October 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 succeeded in taking over sixty prisoners and several machine guns. (18/2/1919)

15834 Sgt Frederick Perry (bar to DCM)
2^nd Battalion
For gallant leadership in the attack on Floursies on 8^th November 1918. Seeing the attack was being held up, he collected small detached parties and led them forward with great skill and dash, gaining his objective. He then gave most valuable help in consolidating the position (10/1/1920)

9559 L/Sgt James Roache
8^th Battalion
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 (20/10/1916)
Additional Information: Enlisted 1906. Discharged 1917.

14275 C.S.M. Henry Robinson
7^th Battalion
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 (25/11/1916)

8669 Sgt. Edward Ryan
2^nd 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 bravery and resource in the performance of his duty during the following 8 days. (11/3/1916)

43052 A/Cpl. Martin Shanahan
2^nd Battalion
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 remainder and demoralised the garrison. He then single handed rushed the gun, which he captured taking the survivors prisoner. He displayed undoubted courage throughout. (1/5/1918)
Additional Information: Also Royal Irish Regiment

8222 Sgt. Arthur Smith
9^th Battalion
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. (20/10/1916)

15828 Private Joseph Starkie
2^nd Battalion
In the attack on Floursies on 8^th November 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. (10/1/1920)

17748 Private Thomas Rigby Stead
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry on the 21st August 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 (13/3/1916)
Additional Information: Later served with Gold Coast Regiment

9150 A/Cpl James Stokes
2^nd Battalion
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. (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Also awarded Medaille Militaire

14613 C.S.M. Thomas Tait
8^th Battalion
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)
Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal

11167 Sgt. Patrick Waine
1^st Battalion
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. (26/1/1918)

11167 Sgt. Patrick Waine (bar to DCM)
1^st Battalion
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at the head of his platoon in an assault and consolidation afterwards under a heavy barrage. 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. (6/2/1918)

24478 Cpl. Christopher J. Wall
1^st Battalion
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 (6/2/1918)
Additional Information: Killed in action 20 November 1917. Buried Croisilles British Cemetery

9121 Private Michael Watts
1^st Battalion
Throughout the operations 28^th September to 11^th 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. (11/3/1920)