 During this action against effective German resistance, Company Sergeant Major Peacock’s company took heavy casualties, including all the officers except an inexperienced 2nd lieutenant and Peacock was left in effective charge.He personally led the attack on Buchen, including an attack on an enemy machine-gun post, and arranged the evacuation of casualties despite heavy and accurate enemy fire.Peacock's assessment and leadership helped to ensure the attack's success and he was rewarded for his part with the Distinguished Conduct Medal.