| Surname: | Rowe |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Corporal A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | P/922 |
| Notes: | MMP. 18 Division. From Castleford, Yorkshire. Awarded 1915 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 24/7/1915 to 11/11/1918. Discharged class Z reserve 15/3/1919. Extract from the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 8 January 1918. THE NEW YEAR HONOURS. Corp. (acting Sergt.) W. Rowe, of the Military Mounted Police (D.C.M.) was, up to his enlistment, nearly three years ago a police constable at Castleford. Hi is an old Army man, having served seven years with the 1st Royal Dragoons and five years on reserve, his time expiring 18 years ago. He is now acting squadron sergeant major. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29890 Page: 253 Jan. 4, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. 18 Division. France & Flanders. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30450 Page: 63 Jan. 1, 1918) |
| Citation: | MMP. 18 Division. Initial notification of award of DCM. Cpl. (A/Sgt). |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30636 Page: 4683 April 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | MMP. 18 Division. From Castleford, Yorks. DCM Citation.P/922 CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) W ROWE 18 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done continuous good work, and has always displayed great courage and powers of organisation in forward areas, frequently under heavy shelling and most trying conditions. |