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Sgt No. 455 Edward Cecil Burgess D.C.M. 1/9th Londons


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I am trying to locate a photograph (and further information) of Sgt Burgess from 1914-15 on leave or prior to the war. He was likley a pre-war regular and there may exist group photographs of NCO's where he can be identified. I have his DCM, one of few awarded to the QVR. Burgess sadly died in October 15 and is at Carnoy Military Cemetery on the Somme.

Can anyone who knows the Queen Victoria Rifles help ?

Regards Peter Leonard :D

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Hello Peter

Have you read the battalion war history....

Tom.......

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He is mentioned twice in the QVR's history and the citation for his DCM is also given. Nineteen men of the QVR were awarded the DCM. Let me know if you need more.

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Hello Peter

Have you read the battalion war history....

Tom.......

Thanks Tom - will view a copy - also after a photograph.

Regards Peter

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He is mentioned twice in the QVR's history and the citation for his DCM is also given. Nineteen men of the QVR were awarded the DCM. Let me know if you need more.

Thanks Bill, any chance of getting a photograph do you think ? Regards Peter

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I am trying to locate a photograph (and further information) of Sgt Burgess from 1914-15 on leave or prior to the war. He was likley a pre-war regular and there may exist group photographs of NCO's where he can be identified. I have his DCM, one of few awarded to the QVR. Burgess sadly died in October 15 and is at Carnoy Military Cemetery on the Somme.

Can anyone who knows the Queen Victoria Rifles help ?

Regards Peter Leonard :D

I have a diary from a rifleman in the QVR that mentions his death, please contact me if you want me to forward you the detailed information.

Regards, Keith

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QUOTE(Keith B @ Nov 13 2006, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have a diary from a rifleman in the QVR that mentions his death, please contact me if you want me to forward you the detailed information.

Regards, Keith

Keith,

rec'd you email, but couldn't open the file attached. can you send in another format ?

Regards Peter :D

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