Shaw Charles Conway Lieut

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Surname: Shaw;

Forename(s): Charles Conway;

Initials: CC;

Rank: Lieut;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 39 Bn;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 31-Aug-1918;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He directed the fire of his machine guns with great judgement and precision under heavy shell fire, engaging enemy troops and transport and a field battery, with great effect. Later, he successfully covered the retirement of other troops. His high example of cheerfulness and courage inspired his men with a splendid fighting spirit.;

Other Data: death recorded in War Diary;

Other Notes: SHAW, Lieutenant, CHARLES CONWAY, MC, 39th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Killed in action 31st August 1918. Age 21. Son of Harry and Martha A. Shaw, of Les Ombrages, Chemin de Capeyron, Caudcran, Gironde, France. Bom at Liverpool. Joined 6th Bn. The King's Liverpool Regt. Nov., 1914 VI. G. 2. Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt - Pas De Calais, France.
MC: LG 16/9/1918;

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