JESSE James CSM 18055

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Surname: JESSE;

Forename(s): James;

Initials: J;

Number: 18055;

Rank: CSM;

Born in: Blandford;

Enlisted in: Salisbury;

Enlistment Date: 15-Apr-1902;

Resided in: Handley, Salisbury;

Previous Number: 5933;

Previous Battalion: 1 of;

Previous Regiment: Wilts Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 23-Jun-1917;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 7 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 6 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 7 Coy;

Date abroad: 14-Aug-1914;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 14-Apr-1923;

Awarded: MC, DCM;

Gallantry Notes: DCM: 18055 CSM J. Jesse, M.G.C. (LG 13 Feb. 1917)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good workthroughout, and has at all times under fire set a splendid example.;

Other Data: b 1883
served S Africa & India prior to the war
LSGC medal issued by AO 177 of Apr 1921 (as 7808080 T/WOII)
1914 Star Roll- later CSM MGC
Photo: Machinegun Men (2) - OCA archives
photo in group, 1 Bn Shorncliffe, 9/2/1922
full set of papers in the Parker Archive;

Other Notes: MC: LG 1/1/1919 (Sergeant Major, 6 Bn)
DCM:LG 1/1/1917 (LG 13/2/1917) 7 Coy;

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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