Publication date: 29 Oct 1918.
Issue: 30983.
Page: 12843.
Name: E. J. White D. C. M.
Marital Status: Not given.
Occupation: Royal Sussex Regiment.
War Office, 30th October 1918, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve, of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men, for gallantry and distinguished service in the field:— 200318 Cpl. E. J. White, R. Suss. R. (Horsham). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took over command of his company when all the officers and non-commissioned officers had become casualties. Under heavy fire and on his own initiative he reorganised the line with great skill and courage. At a critical period his grasp of the situation was largely responsible for the steadiness of his company in the advance.