Name
John H Hobbs (DCM, MM)
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Sergeant
3318
Hertfordshire Regiment
1st
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
1914 /15 Star, British War and Victory medals
Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
Not yet known
United Kingdom
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
NA
Pre War
John H. Hobbs was from Watford.
Wartime Service
John landed in France in February 1915, and won his D.C.M. in the Ancre Valley on the Somme on 13 November 1916, when his Battalion captured the Hansa Line at a cost of around 150 casualties.
D.C.M. London Gazette 26 January 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although twice wounded he continued to go forward displaying great courage and determination. He was again wounded.’
Of the same action, regimental records state:
‘Private Hobbs, No. 3 Company, was acting as orderly to 2nd Lieutenant Gallo. He was hit in the arm after Splutter Trench had been crossed, but insisted on following his officer. After going another 20 yards, he was hit in the leg, and although limping badly, again refused to go back. He was hit again a third time and knocked over helpless. He had displayed conspicuous gallantry.’
M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919.
