| Surname: | Cripps |
| Initials: | T W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7683308 |
| Notes: | MFP. Address 45 Charlemont Street, Dublin. Discharged suffering from deafness. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Cripps, Thomas William, DCM, MFP, 7683308, 15267, formerly Oxford Light Infantry, 56090, DEAD, 29/6/27, Case passed to PWP 14/2/23. Also:- 13/MC/5183, Cripps, Thomas William, DCM. MFP, 7683308, 45 Charlemont Street, Dublin, disability Deafness, Aggr., OK, 26/5/31. Thomas William Cripps. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 30983 Page: 12816 Oct. 30, 1818) |
| Citation: | 201572 Cpl. L A Cripps, Ox & Bucks LI (Oxford).Citation:- For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of two Stokes mortars covering the front line, On the enemy attacking he at once got his guns into action and fired continuously until cut off from all other troops. He then with two men succeeded in forcing his way back and joining a party of infantry. With these he counter attacked and regained the front line, but was again forced back. Finally he regained possession of one of his guns and immediately restored its position. Throughout he displayed great courage, determination and skill. |