226291 Sgt. Frederick John Child DCM.British Army 2nd Btn Royal Sussex Regiment Our Grandfather, Jack Child would never tell us the truth on how he won his Distinguished Conduct Medal. The story he told us made us all very proud to call him Pappy (our name for Granddad), it wasn't until sometime after his death that one of us decided to do some digging into our family history that we found his actual citation, this was achieved via the Regimental Museum. The following are the words on his citation:
"G/4278 Pte F.J. Child
2nd Btn R Sussex R (Pulborough)
(LG 2Dec 1919)
For most conspicuous gallantry in the attack of the enemy position north of Gricourt on 24th September 1918. His platoon was held up by an enemy post on the flank. He immediately worked forward alone, killed several of the enemy, and forced the remainder to surrender. His splendid action saved this critical situation and throughout his courage, cheerfulness and ability to lead his platoon were most noticeable
Our Pappy also served in WW11 as a Provo Sargent but we have no info as of yet.
Pappy you are a still a true legend and sadly missed.
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