Editing Battle of Rorke's Drift (section)

===Distinguished Conduct Medal===

'''Source:'''<ref name="Julian Whybra 2004 p. 72">Whybra 2004, p. 72.</ref>
[[File:Frank-bourne.jpg|thumb|upright|Sgt [[Frank Bourne]], DCM, in 1905]]
* Gunner John Cantwell; N Batt, 5th Brig [[Royal Horse Artillery]] (demoted from bombardier wheeler the day before the battle)
* Private John William Roy; 1st/24th Foot
* Colour Sergeant [[Frank Bourne|Frank Edward Bourne]]; B Coy, 2nd/24th Foot
* Second Corporal Francis Attwood; [[Royal Army Service Corps|Army Service Corps]]

On 15 January 1880, a submission for a DCM was also made for Private Michael McMahon ([[Army Hospital Corps]]). The submission was cancelled on 29 January 1880 for absence without leave and theft.<ref name="Julian Whybra 2004 p. 72"/>