Description
D.C.M. London Gazette 4 June 1917; citation published 9 July 1917:
‘For continual gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout and has at all times set a fine example to his men.’
James William Embleton was born in Camberwell, London, in 1869 and attested for the Royal Field Artillery on 31 August 1888. Initially posted to the 104th Battery, he served in India from 29 September 1891 to 6 November 1895, and in South Africa during the Boer War with the 84th Battery, Royal Field Artillery from 18 January 1900 until 24 October 1906. Promoted Corporal on 13 April 1893, and Sergeant on 2 June 1897, he was discharged on 30 August 1909, after 21 years’ service.
Following the outbreak of the Great War Embleton re-enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery at London on 9 September 1914 and was promoted that day to Battery Sergeant Major. He served on the Western Front from 1 June 1915 and was promoted Warrant Officer on 14 February 1916. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, whilst serving with 181st Brigade, R.F.A. he was discharged on 9 October 191 7, after a further 3 years and 31 days’ service
Sold with a superb pack of research including copies of the War Diaries covering the period of his D.C.M.
