Surname: | Vickers |
Initials: | G |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/12663 |
Notes: | MFP. Formerly Pte. 2 Royal West Kent Regiment, No. 8898. Awarded the DCM (Royal West Kent Regt), 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (5a) East Africa, 1/12/1915. Shown as (4) Mesopotamia, 1/2/1915 on medal roll page B874. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29548 Page: 3993 April 15, 1916) |
Citation: | Awarded whilst serving with the 2 Bn Royal West Kent RegimentCitation: For conspicuous gallantry in assisiting two wounded comrades into safety under heavy fire. He then at once returned to the firing line. |