Laurie Eric Unwin Lieut

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Surname: Laurie;

Forename(s): Eric Unwin;

Initials: EU;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Regiment: R Warwks Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 16-Mar-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 58 Bn;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 24-Mar-1918;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, firstly, when acting as liaison officer between infantry and machine guns when he sent information on the situation , which was of the highest value, and, later when in command of five machine guns one of which he mounted in a most exposed position, on a bridge head. For six and a half hours he remained with his guns firing almost continually, despitehis severe losses and causing heavy enemy casualties. He set a magnificent example throughout of courage and resource.;

Other Data: Name of Wimbledon Merton & Morden Roll of Honour 1914-18
Red Cross Enquiry Card
photo: GS archives
photograph offered eBay Oct '13;

Other Notes: LAURIE, Lieutenant, ERIC UNWIN, MC, 58th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 24th March 1918. Age 27. Son of Frank Maxwell Laurie and Annie Eliza Laurie, of 3 Vineyard Hill Rd., Wimbledon Park, Surrey. 2. J. 12. Chauny Communal Cemetery British Extension - Aisne, France.
MC: LG 26/7/1918;

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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