Gazette Information: Gazette issue 31043. M.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following award in recognition of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. This officer, in charge of a patrol, sent in good information until he and the two signallers with him were buried by a shell-burst. After extricating both the men, who were badly shell-shocked, and carrying them out of danger, he went on with his work alone. Two nights later he did good work in getting the men under cover while the battery was being shelled, showing complete disregard for his own safety. Awarded the Military Cross.
Fold3_Team · 31 Oct 2023
Gazette Information: Gazette issue 31043. M.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following award in recognition of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. This officer, in charge of a patrol, sent in good information until he and the two signallers with him were buried by a shell-burst. After extricating both the men, who were badly shell-shocked, and carrying them out of danger, he went on with his work alone. Two nights later he did good work in getting the men under cover while the battery was being shelled, showing complete disregard for his own safety. Awarded the Military Cross.