dunmore44 Posted 24 April , 2010 Share Posted 24 April , 2010 I am trying find some info of Pte Arther Nancarrow, 2nd East Lancs number 18364, he won the MM LG 23.2.18 apparently for actions at Passchendale Ridge Nov 20-21 1917. He also supposedly appears on page 162 of the regimental history. any assistance appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 24 April , 2010 Share Posted 24 April , 2010 The Brigade Commander, Brig R Haig, inspected the Bn on Dec 14th 1917 and awarded the MM ribbon to several men including Pte Nancarrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore44 Posted 24 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April , 2010 thanks for the info, is there any mention of the event during the 20 - 21 nov 1917? we the 2/east lancs heavily engaged in fighting and did they have many casualties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 24 April , 2010 Share Posted 24 April , 2010 The Bn was in the line on Passchendaele Ridge, 18 - 23 Nov. Casualties 1 officer killed and 3 wd, 118 ORs killed, wd & missing caused by artillery & gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore44 Posted 24 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 24 April , 2010 Phil many thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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