GOODALL Joseph Sergt 70718

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Surname: GOODALL;

Forename(s): Joseph;

Initials: J;

Number: 70718;

Rank: Sergt;

Resided in: Leeds;

Previous Number: 2667;

Previous Battalion: 7 of;

Previous Regiment: W Yorks Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 01-Dec-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 54 Coy;

Date abroad: 15-Apr-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 25-Feb-1919;

Awarded: DCM, MM;

Gallantry Notes: DCM: 70718 Sjt. J. Goodall, M.G.C. (Leeds) (LG 26 Jan. 1918).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of a gun team during an attack, and assisted in the capture of a concrete strong point, ten prisoners and a machine gun. He at once manned this gun and used it against the enemy, and kept his own gun in action, also beating off an enemy counter-attack. He showed great courage and initiative.

MM: for remaining at his post after the whole of his men had been put out of action at Behrcourt (Somme) on 13th March 1917.

Medals presented 10th March 1918 at MGC Depot, Alnwick by Lt Col F Parry, MGC
see "The MGC Magazine" Apr 1918, p 26;

Other Data: War Office Casualty List 27/11/1917
1914-15 Star roll - disembodied;

Other Notes: DCM: LG 22/10/1917 (26/1/1918)
MM: LG 9/7/1917;

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