JARVIS James Henry 2/Lt

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Surname: JARVIS;

Forename(s): James Henry;

Initials: JH;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 14321;

Previous Regiment: MGC;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 269 Coy;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, especially on two occasions. On the first, he kept his guns firing under the heaviest barrage and only withdrew when all his guns were put out of action. On the second, he kept his guns in action over six hours under heavy bombardment, and later held on for a considerable time, inflicting heavy casualties, after the forward troops had retired.;

Other Data: Overseas 13/1/1918 with 269 Coy;

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;

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