Peter Bennett Posted 13 February , 2018 Share Posted 13 February , 2018 According to local newspaper reports at the time of his death, it was stated that he was awarded the 3rd Class Russian Cross of St. George. Is there anywhere I can find a citation or mention of him receiving this award. Thank you Private EAGLETON, ARTHUR Service Number 7145 Died 11/04/1915 1st Bn.York and Lancaster Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 13 February , 2018 Share Posted 13 February , 2018 (edited) If you are a subscriber https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/records/5167438/private-arthur-eagleton-british-army-york-and-lancaster-regiment/ but it mentions it was Gazetted so https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29275/supplement/8505/data.pdf Gazette Date: 25/08/1915 Gazette Page: 8505 Edited 13 February , 2018 by jonbem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bennett Posted 13 February , 2018 Author Share Posted 13 February , 2018 Thank you very much jonbem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 13 February , 2018 Share Posted 13 February , 2018 (edited) Is this the same man? Note there are two pages. http://www.projectbugle.org.uk/soldiers-stories/1915-2/private-arthur-eagleton/ Edited 13 February , 2018 by jonbem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 13 February , 2018 Share Posted 13 February , 2018 Edinburgh Gazette issue a couple of days later https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/12845/page/1311/data.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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