Thomas Eardley
Man who served with 15th DLI won the DCM during '100 Days Offensive'
Not much information can be discovered about Thomas Eardley. He served in the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry and was a lance-corporal when he won the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) during the ‘100 Days offensive’. He was subsequently promoted to sergeant.
His award of the DCM was gazetted on 16 January 1919 and the citation reads:
“During an enemy attack on our support trench near Mendicourt, on the 10th September, 1918, he collected 15 men and vigorously counter-attacked the flank of the raiding party, who were thrown into confusion, wavered, and withdrew. His gallant conduct and fine leadership were mainly responsible for the failure of the enemy, and his splendid example under heavy fire greatly encouraged his men.”
Armed force/civilian: Army
Military service:
15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Regimental number: 30835
Sergeant
Medal(s): Distinguished Conduct Medal
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Edwards
