| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Belgium, Ouderdon |
| Entry | Resting, fine. Battn marched to HOOGE and relieved 1st N Staffords. Relief complete 10.40p.m. A Coy 1st Battn Wiltshire Regt To Adj, 1st Wiltshire Regt Recommendations for Awards DCM 8505 Sergt Wilford Fidler During the whole of the attack in the Leipzig Redoubt on the 24th August 1916 and during the heavy bombardment after the attack this Non Commission Officer showed great coolness. He also rallied his men after the assault to make further progress. He also gained superiority over enemy's snipers during the consolidation of the new line Trenches. [signed] W J E Ross 2nd Lieut OC A Coy Killed 12 men. Kept Snipers down. Always had [?] |
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