Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday April 26th, 1918

RAVENSTONE WINNER OF D.C.M.

NOW A PRISONER OF WAR

In an official list, recently published, of soldiers to whom the D.C.M. has been awarded, appeared the name of Sergeant W. Revell, of the Leicestershire Regiment, who is a Ravenstone man, since promoted to Company-Sergeant-Major. The official account states:

“During a heavy bombardment he was of great assistance in steadying the men of his company by his example. He has done consistent good work during a long period, and has taken part in many engagements. He showed great courage on all occasions.”

Since being awarded the D.C.M., Company-Sergeant-Major Revell has been taken prisoner and when last heard of was at Lindberg. He is a son of Mr W. Revell, farmer, Ravenstone, and one of Mr Fellow’s old boys of Hugglescote School.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 11/2/2018