He received the Military Cross in 1918 for his service.
Three people who were born in the town have received the Victoria Cross.
He was wounded on active service, and received the Military Cross in 1918.
Eight men from these units also received the Victoria Cross.
Jones was later to receive the Victoria Cross for his efforts.
Six of them escaped and five received the Victoria Cross.
Seven members of the regiment received the Victoria Cross during the war.
The book covers the remaining six weeks of the war in which 56 people received the Victoria Cross.
Kingsmill was to receive the Military Cross for the action.
Later, he received the Grand Cross of the order.
