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1916-09-23
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Coulon Villers
Entry The Battn trained all the morning and the remainder of the day was spent in rest. 27.8.1916 To Adj, A.L. Herewith recommendations as the result of recent operations:- For D.C.M. 6180 CSM Filor, George Frederick, at the Leipzig Salient of Aug 23rd, when his Coy, assaulted the enemy trenches, was of the greatest assistance in rallying the men at various points and in detailing parties for consolidation, and although slightly wounded showed great dash in helping to clear out enemy dug outs, and accounted for several of enemy himself. This warrant officer has taken part in all the operations of the Regt since beginning of July and has consistently shown a fine example to the men under him.