SMITH Harry Edwinson Lieut

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Surname: SMITH;

Forename(s): Harry Edwinson;

Initials: HE;

Rank: Lieut;

Resided in: Cheltenham;

Previous Regiment: Kent Cyclists;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 31 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 31 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 17 Bn;

Date abroad: 04-Apr-1917;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC:For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during several days of severe fighting in command of a machine gun company. His skilful disposition combined with thecourage and energy with which he dealt with varying conditions resulted in heavy loss to the enemy and the holding up of their attacks. For several days during a retirement, the cooperation between his guns and the infantry, often under heavy fire, was excellent, and rendered them most valuable aid.;

Other Data: joined 31 Coy 31/7/1917
"A" Coy 17 Bn
MC confirmed in war diary 29/4/1918
Windsorton, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham
address 1946: 26 Hoppingwood Ave, New Malden, Surrey;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918 (corrected 23/4/1920 to Kent Cyclists & MGC);

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