BLUNDELL Thomas Henry 2/Lt

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Surname: BLUNDELL;

Forename(s): Thomas Henry;

Initials: TH;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 48 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 208 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 62 Bn;

Date abroad: 22-Jul-1917;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, in command of a section in the front line, remained in his position for five days, beating off four hostile attacks. At one critical moment, when the men were disorganised by violent shell and trench mortar fire, he, with the aid of two non-commissioned officers, succeeded in rallying them and restoring the situation.;

Other Data: wounded by shellfire during enemy counter-attack 21/11/1917
with 208 Coy 11/12/1917
with "B" Coy, 62 Bn, 9/3/1918
MC confirmed in war diary 9/5/1918
279 Poulton Road,Seacombe, Cheshire;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918;

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