alfred Mcluckie DCM 8th royal scots

[billy201]

Hi there, I am looking for some help, I am researching Corp, Alfred McLuckie, s/n7573

8th Royal Scots I have his MIC card, but it does not mention, his DCM . I hope that

someone can help me I am looking for anything on him at all. thanking you all the

very best yours Inniskilling

[sotonmate]

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Have you made sure there aren't two MICs for him ?

DCM Citations for 1914-1920 are in five volumes at Kew Library.

Sotonmate

[Verrico2009]

Have you got both MICs?

Name: Alfred McLuckie

[A McCluckie]

Regiment or Corps: Highland Light Infantry, Royal Scots

Regimental Number: 7573, 331175

Name: A McCluckie

[Alfred McLuckie]

Regiment or Corps: 8/High LI, Royal Scots

Regimental Number: 7573, 331175

Though I can't see it on either!

[billy201]

Hi there Verrico 2009, thanks a lot fot that, all the very best yours Inniskilling

Hi there Sotonmate, thanks a lot for that, all the very best, yours Inniskilling

[SteveE]

DCM Citation, London Gazette #29252, 5th August 1915. Link to it is Here

7573 Lance-Corporal McCluckie, A.

8th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, T.F. (Attached, 8th Battalion, The Royal Scots)

For gallant conduct on the 17th May, 1915, at Festubert, when he left his shelter trench and went forward to assist the wounded, whom he dressed and carried into shelter, under a heavy shell fire.

Regards

Steve

[SteveE]

Have you got both MICs?

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Though I can't see it on either!

Check out the third one

[eltoro1960]

Hi he is mentioned in the 8th RS History ,but his his name is mis-spelled as McCluskie.

As a website member you will be able to download it, although there is no direct mention of the DCM award.

John

Edit : I will check the war diary for you later on.

[billy201]

Hi there Steve, thanks a lot for that, all the very best yours Inniskilling

Hi there John, thanks a lot for that, all the very best yours Inniskilling