ianw Posted 1 August , 2004 Share Posted 1 August , 2004 Can anyone help with any info re. this man ? Can't find his citation on the L.G site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 1 August , 2004 Share Posted 1 August , 2004 Have you tried searching using just his service number ? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Matthews Posted 1 August , 2004 Share Posted 1 August , 2004 Ian I can only add the following from his entry in "Recipients of the DCM, 1914-20" (R.W.Walker): A/326 L/Sgt Longley, R. LG 20 October 1916 A check of the LG for that date reveals: A/326 L/Sjt. R. Longley, KRRC "For conspicuous gallantry in action. When his platoon serjeant was wounded in the advance, he, though only a lance-corporal at the time, took command, captured the enemy's position, and consolidated it under machine gun and rifle fire." Hope the above helps Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 2 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 2 August , 2004 Thanks , Ed. I think this info. suggests the award must have been for an action near Delville Wood on 15.09.16 when this soldier was killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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