PULLEY Alfred Stewart Lieut

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Surname: PULLEY;

Forename(s): Alfred Stewart;

Initials: AS;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Battalion: 15 of;

Previous Regiment: London Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 37 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 37 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 59 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the first days fighting, this officer in command of a battery of four guns engaged with great success, large enemy targets. On the following day, he showed skill and coolness in covering the infantry withdrawal. Subsequently, when in danger of being cut off he withdrew his guns, one by one, taking up a fresh position 800 yards in the rear. He continued his good work throughout the battle.;

Other Data: Chelt Coll: son of Wm Pritchard Pulley, 7 Adelaide Rd, Brockley. B 29/8/1892. Served HAC 1909-13. Gt War Lieut 15 London R, sec MGC. France 1917-19, MC. Sec. Of Assurance Company. Windyridge, Yardley, B'ham.

With 232 Coy 19/7/1917
War Diary 37 Bn - joined 18/5/1918
with 59 Bn March 1918 - war diary "C" Bty 21/3/1918: Lt Pulley, the officer in charge was informed by the OC Infantry that he had been ordered to withdraw to the next system and it was urged that the MGs should conform. Lt Pulley, however, volunteered to cover the withdrawal of the infantry which was effected with slight loss.
Address 1946: 81 King William St, EC4;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918 (Routine Orders 59 Div 5/5/1918);

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