The Great War Distinguished Conduct Medal to Lance Corporal John Thomas Quine

The Great War Distinguished Conduct Medal to Lance Corporal John Thomas Quine, Manchester Regiment, D.C.M., George V (16248 PTE-L.CPL - J.T. QUINE. 1/8 MANCH: R.), good very fine or better.

D.C.M. London Gazette 03/09/18.

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. When the N.C.Os. of his platoon became casualties he at once took charge and carried out all duties with his platoon most efficiently. On several occasions he led vigorous and active patrols, securing valuable information as to the dispositions of the enemy. Throughout the

operations he showed great initiative and courage."

The recipient was a married farmer from Andreas on the Isle of Man, who enlisted at Douglas on Wednesday 6th January 1915. He appears initially to have served with the 12th Battalion of his Regiment, entering France 16th July 1915, but he won his D.C.M. with the 1/8 Battalion near Gomicourt 25th-28th March 1918.