A/Sgt No. 13573 George Frederick W Berry M.M 10th Essex

[JOSTURM]

Berry won his MM for gallantry at the Battle of Villers Bretonneaux 24-27 April 1918. He was from Dalston but I casn't find a Citation. Can anyone knowledgeable about the 10th Essex assist please ?

Regards Peter Leonard

[Ali Hollington]

It seems they counter attacked towards Hangard Wood alongside the French Moroccan division. The Essex formed up on the outskirts of Gentelles, with its objective "through the left portion of the wood"

It seems the artillery barrage was ineffective and the troops advanced under heavy fire, resulting in heavy casualties but gaining a lodging in the wood.

The above has been taken from "With the 10th Essex in France" by Lt Col Banks and Capt. Chell. In the narrative for this battle it has "CSM Little and Sgt Berry were gallant mainstays when no Essex officers were left in the wood"

Hope this helps.

Ali

[JOSTURM]

It seems they counter attacked towards Hangard Wood alongside the French Moroccan division. The Essex formed up on the outskirts of Gentelles, with its objective "through the left portion of the wood"

It seems the artillery barrage was ineffective and the troops advanced under heavy fire, resulting in heavy casualties but gaining a lodging in the wood.

The above has been taken from "With the 10th Essex in France" by Lt Col Banks and Capt. Chell. In the narrative for this battle it has "CSM Little and Sgt Berry were gallant mainstays when no Essex officers were left in the wood"

Hope this helps.

Ali

Ali- Thanks a lot for this great information. Regards Peter