john connolly

Sapper John Connolly, 86208, 170th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers

Awarded the DCM for actions on enemy trenches.

The London Gazette on 15th April 1916 states;

"For conspicuous gallantry in accompanying an officer into the enemy’s trenches. They found an enemy mine shaft, exploded the galleries, and blew in the entrance with a charge."