COLEMAN George Ernest Lieut

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Surname: COLEMAN;

Forename(s): George Ernest;

Initials: GE;

Rank: Lieut;

Resided in: Southend-on-Sea;

Previous Number: 1617;

Previous Regiment: MMGS-RA;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 33 Bn;

Date abroad: 13-Jul-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: Citation to MC (LG 4/10/1919): For marked gallantry and initiative. On 23 October 1918 at Croix while supporting an infantry attack he brought his guns into action in face of heavy direct fire from two enemy field guns, and, firing one himself, put both these field guns out of action. Throughout the day, he set a splendid example to those with him.;

Other Data: see 1617 MMGS - to Commsn 23/4/1916
Selle River
address: 11 Belleview Ave, Southend;

Other Notes: MC: LG 8/3/1919;

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