ETCHES Frank Sergt 79773

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Surname: ETCHES;

Forename(s): Frank;

Initials: F;

Number: 79773;

Rank: Sergt;

Previous Number: PO 9674;

Previous Regiment: RNAS;

Date of transfer to MGC: 31-Jan-1918;

MGC Branch: Motors;

MGC Unit: Dunsterforce;

Gallantry Notes: "For Bravery under fire" at Topalul, Dobruja, working under the orders of the 4th Siberian Corps, Danube Army.(St George medal);

Other Data: of Alley Green, Luton, aged 37, Photographer. NOK, wife, Gertrude Etches
Joined RNAS 1914 2 Sqn. Joined 3 Sqn Nov 1915. Embarked for Russia 1/12/1915
Aug/Sept 1916 detached serv. Caucasian Front - Kinis Kala
Nov 30 - Dec 2 - in action Dobrudsha battle. Awarded St George Medal (4th Class) for gallantry (Medal No 1032318) - presented by Gen Sirelius at Hirsova on 8/12/1916. Topolul action. Dec - on detached serv Roumania - Galatz - promoted Ldg PO - cyclist.
7/6/1917 left Tiraspol for Galicia - Doobsche. 27/7/1917 left Proskurov for Archangel en route UK. 20/8/1917 arrived UK
31/1/1918 transf MGC
see "The Czar's Russian Squadron" (Perrett & Lord) p 183;

Other Notes: St George Medal (4th Class) 8/12/1916;

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