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LARN Cyril Francis Lieut

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/22655

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Title
LARN Cyril Francis Lieut
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: LARN;

Forename(s): Cyril Francis;

Initials: CF;

Rank: Lieut;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 47 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 47 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 201 Bn;

Awarded: MC, MID;

Gallantry Notes: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy counter-attacked and pushed back the left of the line, he went up from company HQ through a heavy barrage to his guns in the front line and readjusted them on the left flank. During the two days fighting he sent in most valuable reports after each tour with his guns and by his coolness and initiative helped to save a critical situation.;

Other Data: award of MC published in PtII orders 47 Bn 8/10/1918
to 201 Bn 25/03/1919;

Other Notes: MC: LG 11/1/1919 T/Lt
MID: LG 22/5/1917 (dated 9/4/1917) France;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
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LARN Cyril Francis Lieut