224917 Sgt. Alexander W. Forbes DCM.British Army 1st Btn. Gordon Highlanders from:Aberdeen Citation of the Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914-1920, S/6948 Sgt. A.W. Forbes (Aberdeen). "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst commanding a platoon. The enemy posts in front of his platoon had not been knocked out by the artillery barrage. These he rushed at the point of the bayonet and accounted for many of the enemy. Then, with five machine guns against him and two thirds of his platoon becoming casualties, he led on through all opposition to the final objective, where he arranged his dispositions with great skill, gaining touch with the unit on his left and protecting his right flank, which remained in the air for some considerable time. (3.10.18)." I'm currently researching my grandfather's combat in WW1. I believe his DCM was from the first phase of the 1918 Battle of the Somme.
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