CSM W H Penny - DCM

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Possible picture of CSM William Henry PENNY (PENNEY), DCM - provided indirectly by Tom COOKER

 

 

Company Serjeant Major, W H PENNY, L/4558, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), killed in action, Flanders France, Wednesday 28th October 1914, age  40. 

 

Served in the South African Campaign. 

 

Husband of Elizabeth Sarah Penney, of 77, Lower Boxley Rd., Maidstone. 

 

No known grave. Commemorated at  Le Touret Memorial, Panel 30 and 31, Pas de Calais, France. 

 

AWARDS: DCM, twice mentioned in Despatches

 

 

"Death Plaque"     

          

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London Gazette 20th October 1914.

Mentioned in despatches 8th October 1914, Company Serjeant Major, W  PENNY, No. 4558.

London Gazette 18th February 1915.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned  Officers, and men for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force. The particulars of the acts of gallantry will be published in the  London Gazette on an early date.

4558 Company-Sergeant-Major W. H. Penny, 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

London Gazette 1st April 1915.

His Majesty The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men, for gallantry and distinguished service in the Field:

4558 Company-Sergeant-Major W. H. Penny, 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

For  gallant conduct and ability in the handling of his men in the trenches from 23rd to 28th October 1914, especially in dealing with the enemy's attempt at an outflanking movement.