Peter Bennett Posted 2 July , 2019 Share Posted 2 July , 2019 Could anyone kindly let me know the date this man's MM was gazetted, it was awarded for actions during the Battle of Cambrai. Thank you Serjeant EASTWOOD, H R Service Number 240719 Died 25/08/1918 Aged 24 5th Bn.Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) M M Buried at DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY Location: Pas de Calais, France Number of casualties: 493 Cemetery/memorial reference: IV. A. 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little bob Posted 2 July , 2019 Share Posted 2 July , 2019 Date of Gazette 13/3/1918. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bennett Posted 2 July , 2019 Author Share Posted 2 July , 2019 Bob Thank you very much Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 2 July , 2019 Share Posted 2 July , 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, little bob said: Date of Gazette 13/3/1918. Here is the entry https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30573/supplement/3232 7th down left column Header 6 pages prior - on 3226 His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men :— rgds Jon Edited 2 July , 2019 by jonbem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 2 July , 2019 Share Posted 2 July , 2019 Recorded in the battalion war diary for 20/24 Dec 1917 "for gallantry during the operations commencing 20 11 17 to 27 11 17" Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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