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242875 L/Cpl. Frederick W. Moulding DCM. British Army 18th Btn. Gloucestershire Regiment from:Stapleton Frederick Moulding was awarded the DCM. His citation reads: 201711 L./Cpl. F.W. Moulding, 18th Btn. Glouc . R. (Stapleton) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This non-commissioned officer, with 6 men, was in charge of a Lewis-gun post in the outpost line when posts on both his flanks were surrounded and driven in. He held on to his post, which was completely isolated, until dawn, when he retired under fire, and rejoined the new outpost line,He had been out with his post under sniping and shell fire for 48 hours, with no food but his own rations, He showed great determination and endurance (5.12.18) According to family relatives he also collected some wounded on the return visit and a prisoner but this is not detailed in writing. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**