DCM group to Pte. Joseph Gilliam, 2 East Yorkshire Regt., LG: 11/3/1916, after the enemy had blown in his trench with a mine he displayed great bravery and devotion to duty in digging out under heavy shell fire and rifle fire the men who had been buried

Distinguished Conduct Medal group of 5 to 9317 Pte. Joseph H. Gilliam, 2 East Yorkshire Regt., London Gazette: 11/3/1916, for conspicuous gallantry, after the enemy had blown in his trench with a mine he displayed great bravery and devotion to duty in digging out under heavy shell fire and rifle fire the men who had been buried. A little worn group, full service history