COCKBAIN William Birkett 2/Lt

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Surname: COCKBAIN;

Forename(s): William Birkett;

Initials: WB;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 13184;

Previous Battalion: 4 of;

Previous Regiment: Border Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 33 Bn;

Date abroad: 26-Sep-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: Citation to MC (LG 4/10/1919): for conspicuous gallantry and initiative on 25 October 1918 during the advance on Englefonteine, he went forward in face of heavy fire and discovered that a large gap had been created on the left flank. He promptly rushed up two of his guns, killed a large number of the enemy and dispersed the remainder. Later, at the head of his section, he got forward into the gap and heldon while our infantry extended their flank and filled it. He did fine work throughout these operations.;

Other Data: to Commsn 25/7/1917
with 33 Bn 9/2/1918 - Section Officer "C" Coy
ddress: St John Street, Keswick;

Other Notes: MC: LG 8/3/1919 T/2Lt (Selle River);

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