"L/Cpl H Boardman won his DCM on the 5th September 1917 East of Neuville when his Platoon fought through large numbers of enemy, being at one time completely surrounded.
L/Cpl Boardman handled his Lewis gun section so skillfully and promptly that he dispersed the enemy."

The 1/7th Bn won 2 Military Crosses, 4 Distinguished Conduct Medals and 6 Military Medals on this single day."