Many of the soldiers were decorated for performing acts of gallantry during the war. Through my research looking for those who gave their lives, i have come across several men from the village who were awarded these decorations. It will be impossible to list them all, however, whenever i come across them, they will be added here
Blythe, Herbert
Number: 129235
Rank: Bombardier
Battalion: 505th Battery,
Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion at all times. On one occasion he kept his gun in action when most of the detachment had become casualties. Later, he was gassed, but continued working his gun, under the heaviest shellfire, for 3 days, until finally overcome by the effects of the gas. He set a magnificent example to the men in his section
Additional Information:
His brother George was killed and his other brother John Blythe won the Military Medal
Blythe, John
Number: 18568
Rank: Lance Corporal
Battalion: Unknown
Regiment: Sherwood Foresters
Award: Military Medal
Additional Information:
His brother George was killed. Brother to Bdr H Blythe DCM
Blount, Enos
Number: 13902
Rank: Private
Battalion: 1st
Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment
Award: Mentioned in Despatches
Citation: None
Bonser, Albert James
Numbers: 13183 and G/95066
Ranks: Private, Serjeant, Company Serjeant Major
Regiment: 6th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry: 2nd London Regiment
Awards: Distinguished Conduct Medal and 2 Bars
Citations:
First DCM
13183 Sjt. A. Bonser, York. L.I. (Mansfield).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assumed command when his company commander was wounded and conducted the operations with the greatest gallantry. He set a magnificent example of fearlessness and initiative.
First Bar to the DCM
G/95066 C.S.M. A. Bonser, D.C.M., 2/4th Bn., Lond. R. (Mansfield).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance of the battalion was held up' by machine-gun fire, and the officer in ' charge wounded, this warrant officer led forward two platoons, outflanking the enemy and causing them heavy casualties. Two days later, in spite of the enemy barrage, he went up and down organising and directing parties who were mopping up in a village. His assistance in consolidating after the capture of the objective was invaluable, owing to his energy and control over the men.
Second Bar to the DCM
G/95066 C./S./M. A. J. Bonser, D.C.M., 2/2nd Bn., Lond. Hegt. .(Mansfield).
For conspicuous gallantry during the attack near Feizieres on 18th September, 1918. This warrant officer, under heavy machine-gun fire, collected men and led them forward against an enemy machine gun. He disposed of the crew himself, thus enabling the advance to continue. During the six to eight hours' bombing attacks on Poplar trench ihe continually organised one attack after another, and the trench was finally captured. Throughout he showed fine courage and determination.
Additional Information:
His brother William Henry was killed
Clayton, Albert E
Number: 19919
Rank: Acting Serjeant
Battalion: Unknown
Regiment: Machine Gun Corps
Award: Military Medal
Citation:Unknown
Crooks, C E
Number: 305698
Rank: Serjeant
Battalion: 1/8th
Regiment: Sherwood Foresters
Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He always set a magnificent example to his men and on occasions when he took command of his platoon he showed great courage and initiative
Ellis, Christabel Mary
Number: None
Rank: Nurse
Battalion: None
Service: Voluntary Aid Detachment
Award: Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Citation: Unknown
Additional Information:
Brother to Lieutenant J N Ellis
Ellis, John Newman
Rank: Lieutenant
Battalion: 1st Heavy Artillery Signal Section
Regiment: Royal Engineers
Awards: Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches
Citation:None
Additional Information:
Brother to Christabel Mary Ellis
Flint, William
Number: 24983
Rank: Serjeant
Battalion: 11th
Regiment: Sherwood Foresters
Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a platoon, though severely wounded during a heavy bombardment he continued at duty. By remaining with his men in the front line until relieved he set an example of coolness, courage and devotion to duty which was invaluable at a most critical time
Hague, John G
Number: 88025
Rank: Lance Corporal
Battalion: 33rd Company
Regiment: Machine Gun Corps
Award: Military Medal
Citation: Unknown
Peshall, Samuel Frederick
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Battalion: Unknown
Regiment: King’s Rpyal Rifle Corps
Award: Military Cross
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a small bombing party against the enemy and drove them back at a critical time. Later he barricaded the trench and held it against repeated attacks. He was wounded
Sansom, Horace
Number: 7777
Rank: Private
Battalion: 2nd
Regiment: West Riding Regiment
Award: Mentioned in Despatches
Additional Information: His brother Oswald was killed
Webb, Arthur
Number: 34793
Rank: Private
Battalion: Unknown
Regiment: Durham Light Infantry
Award: Military Medal
Citation:
Distinguished himself during a raid on the enemy trenches near Loos on 28th June 1917. He showed gallant conduct during bombing operations in which many casualties were inflicted on the enemy