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2563, Cpl. William G. Poy.

Recommended for a decoration in recognition of his unfailing devotion to duty in the face of danger.  After carrying out his task on the Mainland, he continued to show the same courage and resource on the Island.  His readiness to go forward of our lines to contact elements of doubtful position set an example to the rest of the D/Rs.  His courage and dependability has been highly praised by all officers under whom he served, including Lt.Col Field, R.A.

(signed)  A. N. Braude, Captain,   O.C. Corps Signals, H.K.V.D.C.

Second son of Charles Edward Warren and Hannah Mabel Warren. Educated in Hong Kong, Canada and England. Articled to Arthur Edwards, Architect and Surveyor, Birmingham, 1919-1923. On the death of his father in June 1923, aged only 23, he took over as managing director of C.E. Warren & Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong with the oversight of John Fleming of Lowe, Bingham and Matthews. Lived at 19 Broadwood Road with his wife Cicely and children, Geoffrey and Diana.