Other Information:Bernard lived 34 William Street, Devonport. He entered the war in France on 13th August 1914 as part of the Regimental Medical Officer's team for the 1st Bn. King’s Royal Rifle Corps. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions in rescuing and attending to wounded at great personal risk. Since the beginning of the war he has shown great courage and devotion in volunteering over and over again for work involving difficulty and danger." Bernard transferred to the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry after gaining a commission.
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