J G Smith

DCM L/CPL. 8702 15. 9.15 2Bn.

"For conspicuous gallantry and initiative as a bomb thrower on 9th August 1915, at Hooge. When a portion of our trench had been evacuated and the battalion on the right withdrawn, he held the extreme right of our line with bombs under heavy fire. About mid-day on 10th August he collected about 24 men when all other troops had been withdrawn from his vacinity, and held on till 7.30pm, sending back for bombs and reinforcements, till more troops arrived." L/CPL. 8702 2Bn. Divisional Gallantry Card For Distinguished Conduct at Hooge, 9th August 1915.