Britain
WW1 DCM trio to 915772 Gunner/ Lance Corporal Percy Quinnell, served Egypt attd. No.5 M.M. Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Killed an enemy machine gun crew after being struck in the head by a splinter. With two certificates signed by General Allenby
Distinguished Conduct Medal trio to 915772 Gunner/ Lance Corporal Percy Quinnell, served Egypt attd. No.5 M.M. Battery, Royal Field Artillery.
For conspicuous gallantry and determination on the 8th June 1918. He was in charge of no.3 gun post just north of Arsuf and was shooting onto an enemy machine gun when a splinter struck him on the head and penetrated his steel helmet and stunned him. After a brief interval, he continued firing and eventually was successful in blowing the machine gun some 100 yards away from its emplacement and killing its crew.
His work has always been highly commendable and he is exceptionally reliable and trustworthy
London Gazette: 3rd September 1918.
With two original certificates signed by General Allenby.
Includes full service history.
