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209516 A/CSM Absalom Bryant DCM. British Army 8th Battalion Devonshire Regiment from:Frodingbridge (d.16th Nov 1915) DCM citation for Absalom Bryant For conspicuous gallantry on the 25th of September 1915, near Hulluch. When all the officers had been killed or wounded in the assault and subsequent operations Company Serjeant Major Bryant assumed command,and while so acting, by his coolness, bravery and personal example, was instrumental in rallying the men, when the enemy got round the flank of the position after dark, and succeeded in leading them back to a trench 200 yards away,and there driving back the enemy. Finally he was stunned by a German bomb while attempting to save one of his serjeants, who was in danger of being cut off by the enemy. He gave a fine example of devotion to duty. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**