topdeer Posted 3 May , 2015 Share Posted 3 May , 2015 Can anyone help me with my Major William Meggitt Winter MC MBE R.G.A. Again I am looking for how he got his MC award in the war in the London Gazette but can not find it? I have all his other awards from there. Any help we'll do. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 3 May , 2015 Share Posted 3 May , 2015 His MC was Gazetted on 1st January, 1918 (New Year Honours). Regretfully, New Year Honours rarely have citations.William was decorated with the award on 9th November, 1918.His London Gazette entery is herehttps://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30450/supplement/50He is also shown in the Edinburgh Gazette is herehttps://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13186/page/56 Hope this helpsSepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdeer Posted 3 May , 2015 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2015 Thank you for your help but that is what I have. I am in need of how he got is MC in the war? Regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 3 May , 2015 Share Posted 3 May , 2015 Andrew, New Year's (and King's birthday awards), were usually awarded for "distinguished and meritorious service" rather than for one specific act of valour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 3 May , 2015 Share Posted 3 May , 2015 a trawl through war diaries might give you an indication - but its likely to just be a "general" award - frustrating I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdeer Posted 3 May , 2015 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2015 Thank you for all your help it has put me at rest now. Regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 3 May , 2015 Share Posted 3 May , 2015 My notes show that he served with 154th Heavy Battery, RGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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