Transcript: Distinguished Conduct Medal 20485 L/C.M. Thomas - 15 Battalion, Welsh R. (Llanelly).For conspicuous gallantry in action. When his entire section was wiped out by concentrated shrapnel and machine-gun fire continued alone to fire his Lewis gun and covered the withdrawal of his company. Later, during an attack, he killed sixteen of the enemy, firing his Lewis gun from the hip, thereby capturing two machine guns. He showed splendid courage and determination. Place High Wood Date 25 August 1918.