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Soldier Details:
Surname: Watts
Initials:   H.
Rank:   L/Cpl A/Cpl
Army No.:  P/1062
Notes:   MMP. 4 TC Sqn 48 Division. From Dovercourt, Essex. Later Sgt. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/5/1915. Later served in Metropolitan Police.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   Distinguished Conduct Medal Gazette Date: 1918-01-01 Gazette Issue: 30450 Gazette Page: 64
Citation:   MMP. 4 TC Sqn . Notification of DCM.
  2. Decoration:   Distinguished Conduct Medal Gazette Date: 1918-04-17 Gazette Issue: 30636 Gazette Page: 4689
Citation:   MMP. 4 TC Sqn 48 Division. From Dovercourt, Essex. DCM Citation. P/1062 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) H WATTS 48 DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organising and maintaining traffic in forward areas. He was always to be found where the shelling was worst, and by his courage, coolness, and personal example he inspired confidence in others.