Past Times August 17 1916: DCM for Fife fisherman who came to aid of sinking ship By Kirsty McIntosh August 17 2016, 5:30am August 17 2016, 5:30am Share August 17 1916: DCM for Fife fisherman who came to aid of sinking ship Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/217564/august-17-1916-dcm-fife-fisherman-came-aid-sinking-ship/ Copy Link A fishing crew from Cellardyke rescued 500 men whose ship had been hit by a mine. In recognition of his bravery, the Skipper John Hughes was given the Distinguished Conduct Medal.