ROCH John Aldridge Lieut

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Surname: ROCH;

Forename(s): John Aldridge;

Initials: JA;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Number: 153;

Previous Regiment: Natal Carbineers;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 8 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 8 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 3 Bn;

Date abroad: 25-Sep-1914;

Theatre of War: 4b;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in nightly, and on two occasions twice per night, leading his pack transport through heavy enemy barrages and gas to the gun position, so that his cvompany were never on any occasion short of ammunition, rations or water. His transport lines were bombed on three occasions resulting in the loss of five animals and ten men. His coolness and prompt action saved much suffering to wounded men and horses.;

Other Data: arrived in 8 Coy 26/8/1916
mentioned war diary 76 Coy 24/2/1918
See 3 Bn Magazine (No 5) for description of the actions for which he was awarded the MC
Transport officer on formation of 3 Bn
Address: Main Street, Pembroke;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/11/1917 (6/4/1918);

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