Decorations Defence Medal (UK); RHS Bronze Medal for life saving; Victory & British War Medals Enlistment 1916-01-14 Next of kin address Westhaven, Carnoustie Mayview Cottage Scotland Thomas (DOW Thiepval) Mother Mary Father David More info Brother of Thomas, who died 12 October 1917 and is commemorated at Thiepval. Enlisted for 5 year Continuous Service on 14 January 1916. Discharged on 11 February 1921. He joined the police in the spring of 1921. 5 April 1922 certificate Royal Society for Protection of Life from Fire - courageous conduct at a fire. 5 December 1923 presented with Royal Humane Society medal and certificate, and silver watch from Carnegie Hero Fund for rescuing a man from the canal at Farneley Street (sic). 4 June 1924 - 1st Stripe of Merit for rescuing a man from drowning. He progressed through the police force and retired on 1 Oct 1950. He was a policeman during WW2, and was awarded a Defence Medal (UK) as a consequence. Died on 3 September 1970 in Oldham.