262837 Sgt. Harold Snedker DSO.British Army 9th Btn. Royal Fusiliers from:Northampton Harry Snedker served with the Royal Fusiliers and the Middlesex Regiment. His citation for the DSO reads: For conspicuous gallantry during an attack on Hardecourt and the Maltz Horn Farm Ridge on 28th of August 1918, owing to many casualties amongst officers, he had to take command of two platoons.
These he led with great skill and courage, in spite of heavy opposition from machine guns and shell fire.
On reaching the objective the remaining officer in his company was wounded. He immediately assumed command of the whole company, reorganised them, and commenced to put the line in a state of defence. Throughout the time he walked to and fro amongst his men cheering and urging them on. Later in the day he observed a large party of the enemy withdrawing on the left of his company. Without a moment's hesitation he directed the fire of his Lewis guns and rifles on them, inflicting heavy losses, and making them scatter in confusion.
He remained in command of the company throughout the day until an officer was sent up.
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