On the subject of gallantry medal winners, the London Gazette announced
on the 11th January 1918 the Military Medal for:
15674 Sjt. W. Hedley, Som. L.I. (Amble)
There won't be a citation for that one, unless it was recorded in the local press at the time.
[edit: also awarded the French Medaille Millitare LG 1/5/17 and DCM medal card also exists]
DCM LG 3rd March 1917:
15674 Lce.-Sjt. W. Hedley, Som. L.I.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He attacked a party of the enemy single-handed,
and drove them off. He has at all times set a fine example of courage and determiriation.
triple gallantry winner - our most decorated local??
The Silver War Badge Roll gives his age as 29 in 1920.