theodore Posted 3 July , 2010 Share Posted 3 July , 2010 Can any member supply details for the award of the DCM to Pte 72474 Arthur E. Samuels serving with MGC. (1917 I believe) Regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 3 July , 2010 Share Posted 3 July , 2010 London Gazette 26-7-1917: 72474 Pte. A. E. Samuels, M.G. Corps. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of two Lewis guns he and three other men showed the greatest fearlessness in pushing forward to within a short distance of enemy machine gun positions, in order to frustrate any hostile attempt to enfilade an infantry advance which was in progress. These men were able to gain their objectives owing to daring reconnaissances which they had previously carried out on three nights in succession. Pte. Samuels afterwards took his guns into action, crossing a heavy hostile barrage at a critical moment to replace teams that had become casualties. He and his men showed the most splendid example of soldierly qualities and devotion to duty. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/302...upplements/7660 Also awarded the Military Medal: London Gazette 17-12-1917 72474 Pte. A. E. Samuels, M.G. Corps (Birmingham) http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/304...pplements/13194 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodore Posted 4 July , 2010 Author Share Posted 4 July , 2010 Hi Steve Many thanks for the info, much appreciated. Regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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