Serjeant Edwin Oliver, C Battery, 50th Brigade, RFA, DCM for actions at Bessart Wood, when all his detachment had been wounded, he continued to serve and fire his gun until the battery was withdrawn from action, MSM (France), gunshot wound to right knee

Group of 6 to 33354 Serjeant Edwin Oliver, C Battery, 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal: London Gazette 3 September 1918 for actions at Bessart Wood, 22 March 1918:

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion when all his detachment had been wounded, he continued to serve and fire his gun until the battery was withdrawn from action."

MSM: London Gazette 16 June 1918 (France).

Wounded in Action: Gunshot wound to right knee, 20 June 1918.