drummer 2nd Cheshire DCM 1915

[jacks4jules]

Looking for any information on Drummer L H Tucker 9088 2nd Cheshire DCM award. It was Gazzetted 1915. Or if anyone has any info at all on 2nd Chesh etc around 1915 would be very greatfull. Thanks to everyone and help on the records Cheers

[Stebie9173]

London Gazette 16-11-1915

9088 Drummer L. H. Tucker, 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment.

For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the night of the 2nd/3rd October, 1915, near Vermelles. The Germans expected an attack by us, and the fire on both sides was very heavy, in addition to which flares were being constantly sent up. Drummer Tucker was ceaseless in his efforts to bring in the wounded men who were lying between our own and the enemy's lines. On one occasion he was fired on by our own men, who were unable to distinguish who he was. He continued this work until after daylight, exhibiting marked courage.

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/ViewPDF.a....%20H.%20Tucker

The bandsmen of a battalion often acted as stretcher bearers for the battalion during battle.

Steve.

[jacks4jules]

Steve Thank you very much did not know that was online. Cheers Julian

London Gazette 16-11-1915

9088 Drummer L. H. Tucker, 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment.

For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the night of the 2nd/3rd October, 1915, near Vermelles. The Germans expected an attack by us, and the fire on both sides was very heavy, in addition to which flares were being constantly sent up. Drummer Tucker was ceaseless in his efforts to bring in the wounded men who were lying between our own and the enemy's lines. On one occasion he was fired on by our own men, who were unable to distinguish who he was. He continued this work until after daylight, exhibiting marked courage.

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/ViewPDF.a....%20H.%20Tucker

The bandsmen of a battalion often acted as stretcher beaers for the battalion during battle.

Steve.

[John_Hartley]

3 October was not a good day for 2/Cheshire.

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John