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The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instigated on December 4 1854 to recognise an act of outstanding gallantry by other ranks (not officers).

It is recognised as second only to the Victoria Cross.

The two men from Camelford were recipients of this prestigious award.

George Bartlett, 45722 Private of the Devonshire Regiment was awarded this medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In defence of a bridge-head, when an enemy armoured car advanced, killing two men alongside him, he kept his Lewis gun in action, and forced it to retire, saving a critical situation'. He was later also awarded the Military Medal.

Thomas Hambly, 200742 Private of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry was awarded his DCM 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Though wounded he kept his Lewis gun in action with great courage and determination under heavy fire'.

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