Military Provost Staff Corps
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. |