PETRIE George William 2/Lt

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Surname: PETRIE;

Forename(s): George William;

Initials: GW;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Resided in: Walthamstow;

Previous Number: 101105;

Previous Regiment: Royal Engineers;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 24 Bn;

Date abroad: 09-Mar-1916;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 22-May-1917;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section during two days of severe fighting. Although throughout this period under heavy shell fire, he kept his guns in action inflicting severe losses on the enemy. He continued to fight his guns after all other troops had withdrawn and finally, when almost surrounded carried out a successful withdrawal taking up fresh positions at Compoany Headquarters and continuing in action. His fine example of courage and coolness greatly inspired all ranks with him.;

Other Data: disch to Commsn 22/5/1917 - MGC
MC confirmed in war diary 13/6/1918
address: 3 Countess Terrace, Billet Lane, Walthamstow;

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

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