KIRKY Posted 25 October , 2013 Share Posted 25 October , 2013 A local guy has asked if I can find out about his Grandfather the above , he was awarded DCM in 1917 in an action when he lost his leg, he would like to know more about the award or about the action. Anyone help? tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin spof Posted 25 October , 2013 Admin Share Posted 25 October , 2013 Tony Gazetted 26 Nov 1917. There is no citation but at least you have a unit he was with. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 25 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2013 Thanks Glen , if anyone knows what could have happened to him it would be great! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBrook Posted 25 October , 2013 Share Posted 25 October , 2013 The citation was published in the London Gazette later. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30512/supplements/1763 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 25 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2013 Brilliant , thanks for that! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggoner Posted 25 October , 2013 Share Posted 25 October , 2013 A nice citation! I wonder if his service records have survived? All the best, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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