WALLACE Ernest Leslie A/Capt

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Surname: WALLACE;

Forename(s): Ernest Leslie;

Initials: EL;

Rank: A/Capt;

Previous Battalion: 15 of;

Previous Regiment: Liverpool Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 97 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 97 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 18 Bn;

Awarded: MC, MID;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He got his guns into action under the most adverse conditions of weather and heavy shell fire. On one occasion when the leaders of two gun teams became casualties, he himself took the guns forward and got them into action. Througfhout the operations, this officer commanded his company with ability and by his personal supervision contributed largely to the efficient working of his company.;

Other Data: with 97 Coy - Apr 1916
wounded - see Narrative of Operations 18 Bn 21-26/3/1918 (Appx B);

Other Notes: MC: LG 17/12/1917 (23/4/1918)
MID: LG 21/12/1917 (24/12/1917, France);

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