COLLINS Albert Henry 2/Lt

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Surname: COLLINS;

Forename(s): Albert Henry;

Initials: AH;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 9287;

Previous Battalion: 28 of;

Previous Regiment: London Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 32 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer commanded a section supporting the right battalion in an attack on a village. He went forward with the first wave, selecting positions for his guns to occupy so that there might be no delay in bringing them into action. As a result of his forward observation under heavy fire he was able toplace his guns so that effective neutralising fire was brought to bear on the enemy and the infantry were covered whilst consolidating. He showed marked initiative and resource throughout.;

Other Data: Commsn 27/7/1917 - sent to Clipstone Camp;

Other Notes: MC: LG 11/1/1919 T/2Lt;

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