Surname: | Deedman |
Initials: | A G |
Rank: | Lance Corporal |
Army Number: | P/303 |
Notes: | MMP. Awards: 1914 Star, Victory and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 21/10/1914. He has 2 x medal cards, 1 x Deedman A G (correct) and 2 x Deedman A J. Extract from the Bournemouth Graphic 10 March 1916. Bournemouth has the honour of adding another DCM to its list in the person of Corporal A G Deedman, of the Military Mounted Police in France. An official intimation has been received by Mrs. Deedman, of 41, Orcheston Road, to the effect that her husband has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for special work done while on active duty. Corporal Deedman has been on active service in France since September 1914. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29438 Page: 599 Jan. 14, 1916) |
Citation: | MMP. Notification of award. L/Cpl. |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29503 Page: 2665 March 11, 1916) |
Citation: | MMP. DCM Citation.P/303 LANCE CORPORAL A G DEEDMAN MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and good work during operations; he rendered fine service in maintaining order and assisting traffic, even under heavy shellfire. |