The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Company Sergeant Major J Wicken

Company Serjeant Major James WICKEN, 2340 (2241), Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Woolwich, London, Kent, enlisted 8th September 1914, Woolwich, Kent, age 22, height 5ft 7 inches, weight 125lbs. Formerly general labourer.

Son of William Charles Wicken, 65 High Street, North Woolwich, E16.

Home, 8th September 1914 to 25th July 1915; BEF, 26th July 1915.

23rd October 1915, appointed paid Lance Corporal; 21st December 1915, wounded gas; 8th July 1916, appointed paid Lance Sergeant; 13th July 1916, promoted Sergeant; 19th January 1917, appointed C2MS; 1st May 1917, appointed Acting Company Serjeant Major ; 25th May 1917, confirmed in rank of Company Serjeant Major ; 1st January 1918, awarded DCM; 1st February 1918, appointed Acting Regimental Sergeant Major; 21st March 1918, posted missing at Moy; 3rd January 1919, Prisoner of War, repatriated at Hull; 3rd January 1919, reverts to CSM; 12th February 1919, Transferred to Reserve and Demobilized to 65 High Street, North Woolwich, E16. ; 31st March 1920, discharged.

AWARDS: DCM

London Gazette 1st January 1918.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the under mentioned rewards for distinguished service in the Field. Dated 1st January 1918.

AWARDED DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.

2340 C.S.M. J. Wicken, Royal West Kent Regiment (North Woolwich).

London Gazette 17th April 1918.

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:

2340, Company Serjeant Major J WICKEN, Royal West Kent Regiment. (North Woolwich)

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His company in the front line had sustained severe casualties, and only two officers were left. He rendered most valuable .assistance, cheering and encouraging the men totally regardless of all personal danger.

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