GLEDHILL Harry Normington 2/Lt

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Surname: GLEDHILL;

Forename(s): Harry Normington;

Initials: HN;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 11200;

Previous Regiment: Army Ordnance Corps;

Date of transfer to MGC: 26-Oct-1917;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 62 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 29 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 62 Bn;

Date abroad: 28-Feb-1918;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, who was in command of a sub section covered the retirement of the infantry on an exposed flank under circumstances of great difficulty remaining in the open and engaging the enemy at short range until almost surrounded. He was subsequently wounded in three places, but remained with his men until late in the evening when he had his wounds dressed and immediately returned to his sub section whom he led out of the line when they were relieved. His personal courage and example encouraged his men to hold on to their positions and largely contributed to the success with which the infantry was able to reorganise.;

Other Data: 104640 MGC
wounded Armentieres April 1918
son in OCA
address: 18 Gloucester Ave, Armley, Leeds
From "Gallantry Awards to 29 Bn MGC" - Meiklejohn "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations SW of Neuve Eglise on 14/4/1918 this officer was in charge of a sub-section covering the exposed flank immediately West of Neuve Eglise. During this time he showed the greatest coolness and bravery in most difficult circumstances. He remained in the open with his teams covering the retirement of the infantry, engaging the enemy at close range until almost surrounded. On the 15th April he was severely wounded in three places early in the afternoon but stayed at his post until 7pm when, having been dressed at the nearest aid-post he returned to his sub-section and personally guided them out of the line, on relief. On arrival at Company HQ he made his report and had to be evacuated at once as he was by then in an exhausted condition. This officer, by his personal bravery throughout the period, encouraged his men to hang on, and enabled the infantry to reorganise." (immediate award);

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;

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