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Unit: INF55
Promotion date: 6 January 1919

Unit: INF55
Promotion date: 6 April 1919

Recommendation date: 17 September 1918

'For gallant and meritorious service during the period 25th February to 16th/17th September 1918. This W.O. has rendered good service in the line and during training, but he is commended particularly for his leadership, acts of gallantry and fighting qualities displayed throughout the operations of this year. In the WYTSCHAETE sector in February and March, the area occupied by his Battalion in the line was shelled with gas almost nightly. it was often necessary for his Company to shift to another area to avoid casualties, and it was on such occasions that C.S.M. DAW exhibited his worth. He assisted the Company Officers by moving amongst the men and quickly organising them for the move to safer areas, always under heavy fire. it was mainly due to his efforts and to his supervision of gas discipline that casualties were maintained at a minimum. Throughout his Battalion's defence of the VILLERS-BRETONNEUX plateau and on the SOMME during the months of April, May, and June, this W.O. has again and again earned the praise of his officers and admiration of the men under his command for his many acts of gallantry. Again during the operations at PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September he rendered excellent service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91
Date: 23 July 1919