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2 unusual facts about Distinguished Conduct Medal


Thomas John Bentley

He served overseas in the 66th Battalion, Edmonton Guards of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge

The bridge was the subject of a successful community campaign, spearheaded by the local RSL and the Portside Messenger newspaper, to name it after Port Adelaide World War II hero, Tom 'Diver' Derrick VC, DCM instead of the State Government's unpopular choice of the 'Power Bridge'.


James Armand de Rothschild

James Armand Edmond de Rothschild, DCM, DL (1 December 1878 – 7 May 1957) was a French-born British politician and philanthropist, from the wealthy Rothschild international banking dynasty.

Maurice Wilder-Neligan

Lieutenant Colonel Maurice Wilder-Neligan CMG, DSO & Bar, DCM (20 April 1886–10 January 1923), born Maurice Neligan, was a British-born Australian soldier.

Originally receiving the rank of Private, he was commissioned and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel by the conclusion of the war, as well as receiving many decorations, including a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, a Distinguished Service Order & Bar, a Distinguished Conduct Medal, five Mention in Despatches and the French Croix de Guerre.

Moe Hurwitz

Sergeant Samuel Moses "Moe" Hurwitz, DCM, MM, was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, as one of thirteen children, most of whom served in the war.

Nehemias Folan

John Folan won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for Gallantry while serving in Mesopotamia in 1916 with the 3rd Battalion of the Connaught Rangers.

St Mark's, Winshill

First World War hero William Harold Coltman VC, DCM and Bar, MM and Bar, lies buried in the churchyard with his wife Eleanor.


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