FORSHAW Nathan A/Sergt 70968

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Surname: FORSHAW;

Forename(s): Nathan;

Initials: N;

Number: 70968;

Rank: A/Sergt;

Resided in: Scarisbrook;

Previous Number: 2891;

Previous Battalion: 9 of;

Previous Regiment: Liverpool Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 165 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 165 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 55 Bn;

Date abroad: 12-Mar-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 12-Feb-1919;

Awarded: MM, bar to MM;

Gallantry Notes: bar to MM: "For gallant conduct and skilful work when in command of two machine guns in Grafton Post (Nr Lempire) during the action Nov 30/Dec 1st 1917. Although under heavy shellfire he skilfully controlled his two guns and by inflicting serious loss on the enemy, undoubtedly broke up their attack on Fleeceall Post. Throughout the two days, in spite of heavy shellfire, which on one occasion buried him and one of his guns, he kept his guns in action and by his courage and example maintained excellent control of the men under his command. Awarded MM as a Private 23/8/1917". Recommended by FG Payne, Cdg 165 Coy MGC, countersigned Brig A Boyd-Moss, CMG, Cdg 165 Inf Bde.;

Other Data: MH106 - 18 Gen Hosp - 9/2-25/3/18: gas shell wd, aged 28
War Office Casualty List 14/5/1918
1914-15 Star roll - disembodied;

Other Notes: MM: LG 18/10/1917 (Ormskirk)
bar to MM: LG 18/3/1918 (Immediate award 4/1/1918 - 55 Div records - Liverpool Public Library);

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