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D.C.M. London Gazette 3 October 1918:
‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a magnificent example, inspiring the men with him to hold on at all costs though both flanks had gone, and to keep on shooting down the enemy. One night he led a patrol which encountered an enemy patrol, whom they dispersed, killing eight and taking four prisoners.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘Neuve Eglise, 12-18 April 1918.’
Sold with copied research including gazette entries, M.I.D., War Diary extracts, and a detailed report describing the bitter fighting during the operations of 11-18 April 1918 by the Glasgow Highlanders, in which they suffered total casualties of 20 officers and 387 other ranks. T.E.M. Army Order August 1923.
