WIEHE George Ivan Capt

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Surname: WIEHE;

Forename(s): George Ivan;

Initials: G I;

Rank: Capt;

Previous Battalion: 2 of;

Previous Regiment: DLI;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 8 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 200 Bn;

Gallantry Notes: MC: "For conspicuous gallantry and skill in the attcak on Hooge on 9/8/1915 when in charge of the battalion machine guns. He was one of the first to reach the final position, and quickly bringing his guns into action, inflicted very heavy losses on the enemy. During the whole day and the night of 9th-10th August he dis excellent execution with his guns and kept his men in good spirits by his coolness and cheerfullness".;

Other Data: born 20/5/1895. 2/Lt DLI 1/10/1914 to MGC 13/3/1916. To DLI 31/8/1920. Asst Instr MGC Trg Centre 13/3/1916- 31/3/1916 and 1/4/1916 - 31/7/1918.
Adjt 200 Bn from 18/9/1918 MC, MID 1/1/1916 and 3/2/1920.
On nominal roll of 8 Bn in Russia
Adjutant 8 Bn N Russia 1919
1920: 8 Bn MGC, Mhow, India
Oct 1921 Adjt & QM, MG School, Ahmednagar
Major 16/11/1933. OIC Depot 18/9/1936
Wellington College;

Other Notes: GS Medal "Iraq" attd MGC
MC LG: 03/09/1915 (DLI);

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