Here's a chap on the Amble memorial that perhaps should have got the Military Medal but got a sniper's bullet instead:
Amble Soldier Sniped.
The many friends of Private Alfred Dunn, Northumberland Fusiliers will regret to learn of his death. He was 20 years of age, and has given his all for his country.
Private R.S.Charlton writing to the widow of Private Dunn states that he was shot by a sniper. He did splendid work. He had heard that Private Dunn was bringing in a wounded soldier when he was shot. Already two men had been picked off in trying to do the same. The greatest sympathy is felt with his widow Mrs Alfred Dunn, Queen Street, Amble, and his parents Mr and Mrs Dunn, Albert Street, Amble. 2/9/1916
('William Alfred' on the memorial)