The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Company Sergeant Major A G Elliott

Company Serjeant Major A G ELLIOTT, 5619, 2nd Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

AWARDS: DCM

London Gazette 9th October 1915.

His Majesty The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the under mentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men, for gallantry and distinguished service in the Field:—

5619 Company Serjeant-Major A. G. Elliott, 2nd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 24th July, .1915, near Nasiriyah (Mesopotamia), when he was one of the first to reach the enemy's trenches, and later on led several bayonet charges in the close fighting which ensued. Company Serjeant- Major Elliott showed great bravery in assisting a wounded comrade under a heavy fire.

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