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Soldier Details:
Surname: Vickers
Initials:   G.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  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.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Distinguished Conduct Medal Gazette Date: 1916-04-15 Gazette Issue: 29548 Gazette Page: 3993
Citation:   Awarded whilst serving with the 2 Bn Royal West Kent Regiment Citation: For conspicuous gallantry in assisiting two wounded comrades into safety under heavy fire. He then at once returned to the firing line.