Batchelor W Pte 4th Wiltshire Regiment
Batchelor William Pte DCM 200200 4th Wiltshire Regiment
Of Devizes
Source : The Vivid 17th Apr 1915
Born 5th Oct 1895. Son of Florence Batchelor.
DCM Citation
200200 Cpl. (A./Sjt.) W. BATCHELOR 1/4th Bn. Wilts R. T.F. (Devizes) (EGYPT)
During the attack on Et. Tiren on the 10th September 1918, he displayed great skill in handling his platoon, and when all the officers of the company were wounded he took command of half of the company, and continued to lead the men forward. When the commanding officer was wounded, he went to his assistance, and, although subject to machine-gun and rifle fire, he managed to get him under cover. (25.2.20)
Medal of “La Solidaridad”, 3rd Class (with Rosette). Conferred by the Government of the Republic of Panama. Gazette Date 13 Feb 1920.
Attained the rank of Acting Sergeant
Discharged from the army 19th Apr 1919 with a dislocated cartilage
Address 12 Deramore Row, Commercial Road, Devizes.
Married Mabel Legg Jul 1919
Died Jan 1973. Age 77