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John Folan DCM, born in Cashel, County Galway, (DOB 1895 – ) was an Irish recipient of the DCM,the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the second highest for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He also won the Order of the Karađorđe's Star for service on the Macedonian Front in 1917. ==Details== He was a private in the 3rd Battalion, Connaught Rangers, British Army during World War I when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the DCM. "For conspicuous gallantry when in command of a trench. Although wounded, he held on to his position after part of the line had been rushed." The Connacht Tribune in June, 1915 reported Reward for Gallantry. It has caused much satisfaction in Cashel (Connemara), to learn that Private John Folan of the Connacht Rangers, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in Mesopotamia. Though seriously wounded, and after his officer has been shot, he rallied his company, and held a line of trenches against the Turks. He is a son of the late Thomas Folan, pilot, Canower, County Galway. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「John Folan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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