| Regiment | 2/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Agnes les Duisans |
| Entry | One hour was devoted to Battalion Drill. The following award for gallantry and Devotion to Duty was made:- DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL No 202908 Sgt Shackleford F "D" Coy, 2/4th Bn Royal Berks Regt (TF). "At POND FARM, near WIELTJE in the attack on 22nd August 1917, when his Platoon Commander was knocked out at the outset, took command of the platoon and showed the greatest courage and skill in his handling of it. This strong point was assaulted three times before being finally taken, and this non-commissioned officer participated in each attack. In the last attack he took the residue of his Platoon over with one of the two platoons of the Gloster Regt, making the final and successful assault. It was due to his initiative in engaging the enemy machine guns during the initial stage of the attack that the casualties in the leading wave were considerably reduced". The Battalion was reinforced by a draft of 1 Officer and 10 OR. |
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