Heslop's Local Advertiser 24/11/1917 reports:
"On September 7th, at the Grand Hall, Pelaw, Sergt. J. Browell, R.F.A., was presented with the Military Medal by Mr. G. Nicholson. Mr. S. Freeman, on behalf of the "Honour The Lads" Committee, handed over a luminous wristwatch, wallet, and Treasury Note. Mr. H. Ward presided."