HARDING Denys Aubrey 2/Lt

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Surname: HARDING;

Forename(s): Denys Aubrey;

Initials: DA;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Resided in: Muswell Hill;

Previous Number: 99658;

Previous Regiment: MGC;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 63 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 225 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 63 Bn;

Date abroad: 28-Oct-1917;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly pushed the guns of his section forward on the flank of the attack under heavy machine gun fire and engaged the enemy. The bold handling of his section contributed largelt to the success of the operation, his enfilade fire covering the advance of the infantry.His courage and good leadership were most marked.;

Other Data: St Edwards Sch Register: b 1886, son of F Harding. At Sch 1899-1904. Gt War, France 1917-18 MGC, MC. Insurance. 127 Ellerman Ave, Twickenham.
War Diary 225 Coy - joined from base 31/10/1917
MC confirmed in war diary 15/10/1918
73 Hillfield Park, Muswell Hill;

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

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