| Surname: | Byrne |
| Initials: | J A |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 55849 |
| Notes: | Shown as 14th Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers from Clacton on Sea. Probably attached to a Traffic Control Squandron/Company. Medal card not found.
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Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31092 Page: 37 Feb. 1, 1919) |
| Citation: | Notification of DCM. 14 Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Pte |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31534 Page: 11104 Sept. 3, 1919) |
| Citation: | Shown as 14th Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers from Clacton on Sea. DCM citation.55849 PTE J A BYRNE14BN ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS113 BRIGADE 38th (WELSH) DIVISION3rd ARMY Citation LG 31534 Dated 3 Sept 1919 Page 11104For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 23rd August to 21st September, 1918, whilst traffic serjeant. Frequently under heavy shell fire, particularly on the night of the 15th September on the Fins-Equancourt road, he showed a total disregard for his personal safety. By his courage and untiring energy he set an example to his men which ensured the complete success of the traffic control in the Divisional Area. His work was of an exceptionally high standard.Although a Royal Welsh Fusilier he must have been attached to the Divisonal Traffic Control Company. |
