STOREY Charles Ernest Lieut

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Surname: STOREY;

Forename(s): Charles Ernest;

Initials: CE;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Battalion: 18 of;

Previous Regiment: R Fus;

MGC Branch: Heavy Branch (Tanks);

MGC Unit: "F" Bn;

Awarded: DSO, MID;

Gallantry Notes: DSO:For conspicuous gallantry and initiative when in command of a tank.He took his car up and down the enemy trenches, working until all his petrol was exhausted and only two of the crew were unwounded. He is reported for having been responsible for the taking of between 200 and 300 prisoners.
(NB: Original recommendation reads: "For gallantry and initiative in command of Tank D14 on September 26th when he was called upon by GOC of 110th Brigade to clear up certain trenches SE of Gueudacourt which were holding up the infantry. Lieut Storey took his car up and down the enemy trenches, working until all his petrol was exhausted and only two of the crew were unwounded. He is reported for having been responsible for the taking of between 200 and 300 prisoners. I consider this to be the best tank performance up to date." (from Tank Corps Book of Honour);

Other Data: Who's Who 1943: Major, DSO. Born 1877. Married Violet, widow of George Henry Knapp, one d. Educ: Cranleigh. Served SA War, Imperial Light Horse 1900-02. Gt War, 18 R Fus & Tank Corps, MID, DSO. Address: Linkside, Hindhead, Surrey.;

Other Notes: DSO: LG 11/5/1917
MID: LG 22/5/1917 (dated 9/4/1917) France;

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