Medcalf F.G. : D.S.O. 1916

Military award	D.S.O.
Citation or description	'For conspicuous gallantry when, in leading his company in an attack, he put the crew of a hostile machine gun out of action with a bomb and captured the gun. He showed unfailing courage and resource in holding captured ground. When wounded in three places and unable to walk, he ordered the stretcher bearers to take up a seriously wounded man and to leave him to crawl to the rear.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: 14 December 1916
Award count	Once
Date of award	1916