Publication date: 05 Sep 1919.
Issue: 13495.
Page: 2920.
Name: L. Beverley.
Marital Status: Not given.
Occupation: Royal Garrison Artillery.
War Office, 3rd September, 1919. With reference to the announcement of the undermentioned awards which appeared in the London Gazette of the 1st January, 1919, the following are the acts of gallantry for which the awards were made : DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL. 111348 Sjt. L. Beverley, 140th Sge. By. , R. G. A. (Worthing). On the 10th April, 1918, three guns of the battery were in action near La Creche when the enemy took Armentieres, Ploegstreert, and Messines. The guns eventually had to be pulled out, and his gun got so badly stuck that he had to abandon it after taking away the sight and breech-block. Next night he made one of a party who went over into No Man's Land, reached the gun, and after a lengthy struggle succeeded in shifting it; it was thus saved for his battery and used in action against the enemy at Neuve Eglise the following day. His determination and gallant conduct were admirable. Throughout the period 25th Feb. to 16th/17th Sept. his example has been excellent.