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Lance Serjeant J EDWARDS, 6460, 2nd Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

AWARDS: DCM, Russia - Medal of St George

London Gazette 22nd January 1916

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 Forces in France and Flanders, the Dardanelles, Mesopotamia, and East Africa.

6460 Lance Serjeant J. Edwards, 2nd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

For conspicuous gallantry and ability at Nasiriyah (Mesopotamia) on 24th July, 1915, in leading his command under heavy fire at a critical period of the attack on " Tower M.," thereby greatly facilitating the capture of the place.

London Gazette 15th May 1917.

War Office, 15th May, 1917.

The following formed part of the Russian Decorations awarded in July, 1916, to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign:

His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question.

The Medal of St. George, 1st Class. - 6460 Corporal Joseph Edwards, Royal West Kent Regiment.