PARSONS Harold Edward 2/Lt

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Surname: PARSONS;

Forename(s): Harold Edward;

Initials: HE;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 104415;

Previous Regiment: MGC;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 24 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in two days of intense fighting in command of four guns which were under continuous gas shell and shell fire of very heavy calibre. Two of his teams were put out of action, but he remained with the other two in position until he was practically surrounded and forced to retire. He then took up fresh positions at company headquarters and continued to inflict heavy losses on the enemy. Finally, he was wounded but remained in command of his guns. His fearlessness and coolness under most trying circumstances offered a splendid example to his men.;

Other Data: see 104415 MGC - disch to Commsn 26/7/1917 MGC
award of MC confirmed in War Diary 13/6/1918;

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

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