FIELD Edward 2/Lt

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Surname: FIELD;

Forename(s): Edward;

Initials: E;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 763848;

Previous Battalion: 28 of;

Previous Regiment: London Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 30 Bn;

Discharge Date: 26-Mar-1919;

Silver War Badge? B143115;

Awarded: DSO, MID;

Gallantry Notes: DSO:For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section of guns during repeated enemy attacks. For eight hours he fired his guns with great judgement under heavy machine gun and artillery fire. The enemy poured out of a valley in large numbers and the guns fired with terrific effect. The enemy was held for seven hours. Then, reinforced, they advanced to withina 100 yards of the guns and bombed the position from the right rear. He ordered his guns to cut their way to new positions while he helped their retirement by throwing the remainder of the bombs. In getting back, he was shot through the body. His determination and fearlessness were magnetic. Throughout the day he fought magnificently.;

Other Data: disch to Commsn 26/9/1917
Who 's Who 1943: Company Director; born 22/5/1898. Son of Joseph Field and Louise Wardell. Married 1924, Florrie, d. of Alderman F Greenwood, Dewsbury. Educ: The Wheelwright Grammar School, Dewsbury. Gt War - Artists Rifles 1916, MGC 1917 (DSO), MID. Asst Officer in charge of Salvage Inspectorate 1918. Man Di & Chairman, Joseph Field Ltd. Tech Offr, Wool Control (Salvage Section) since 1940. Member of Employment Ctte & V.Prers. British Woollen Rag Merchants Asscn, Waste (MR) Trade Board. Address: Southlands, Staincliffe, Batley.

Silver War Badge No B143115 issued 1919. Address given as: 21 South Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury.
Relinquished commision on account of ill-health caused by wounds;

Other Notes: DSO: LG 16/9/1918
MID: LG 30/12/1918;

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