Surname: | Amos |
Initials: | E T |
Rank: | Corporal |
Army Number: | .T/2274 |
Notes: | MPSC. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 8/11/1914. Formerly Pte. 1 East Kent Regiment, No,. 9904. 25/11/1919 discharged having suffered impairment since entry into the service. He has the same No. as A/Sgt M Archdeacon, MPSC. |
Decoration Record: |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29296 Page: 9169 Sept. 15, 1915) |
Citation: | Citation: For conspicuous gallantry on the 11th August, 1915 at Hooge. After his Officer had been wounded, he, on his own initiative, assumed the command of a bombing party, which , inspired by his courage and example, attacked the enemy, who had reached our left flank and drove them off, inflicting heavy loss on them. |
Decoration: | Silver Medal of House of Orange (London Gazette: WO 329/3245 Page: MPSC/58 Dec. 9, 1919) |
Citation: | Badge No.B345545. Enlisted 26/11/1912, discharged 28/11/1919. Para 392 (xvia) KR. Served overseas. |