The Brigadier-General desires to take this opportunity of congratulating D Company of the 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment, on its gallant and steady behaviour during the action of 22nd December [1914]. The manner in which it resisted the German counter-attack, and the steadiness with which it finally withdrew in the face of superior numbers, and eventually occupied a position in rear to cover the gap made in the line, was worthy of all praise and adds fresh laurels to the fine record of the old 48th. The Special Brigade Order issued by Brigadier-General Westmacott, upon hearing of the performance of D Company at La Quinque Rue A fine 1914 Winter Operations D.C.M. group of six awarded to Private W. M. Cockrell, D Company, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment, for his gallant conduct at La Quinque Rue on 22-23 December 1914, when he went out 200 yards beyond the trenches to rescue a severely wounded man whilst exposed to heavy rifle and machine gun fire Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (10068 Pte W. Cockrell. 1/North: R.); 1914 Star, clasp (3-10068 Pte W. Cockrell. 1/Northn R.); British War and Victory Medals (3-10068 Pte. W. Cockrill. Northn. R.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Special Constabulary Long Service, coinage head, (William Cockrill), note surname on last three, good very fine (6)
