Other Information:William entered the war in France on the 28th February 1915. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal "For conspicuous gallantry in charge of bearers, frequently close up to the enemy's wire, and in the open, under heavy artillery fire. On two occasions enemy patrols were encountered, who fired on the party, but he continued, with great coolness and courage, to carry on his work." William gained a commission and transferred into the London Regiment on the 15th November 1917.
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