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CSM. James Howes DCM.
British Army 18th (2nd South East Lancashire) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers
from:Bury, Bolton
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was awarded to J Howes for gallantry in the field in the face of the enemy. Conferment of the D.C.M. gallantry award was announced in the London Gazette of the 3rd of September 1919 and accompanied by a citation.
"Since 9th September, 1917, his work has been continuously of the highest order. In the attack at Houthulst Forest on 22nd October, 1917, and the subsequent minor operations carried out by the battalion during the winter in Poelcapelle area, he displayed ..........."

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