HUBBARD William Henry Private 19394

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Surname: HUBBARD;

Forename(s): William Henry;

Initials: WH;

Number: 19394;

Rank: Private;

Resided in: Harrow;

Previous Number: 10946;

Previous Battalion: 1 of;

Previous Regiment: Welsh Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 22-Jan-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 3 Coy;

Date abroad: 13-Aug-1914;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: DCM, MM;

Gallantry Notes: 19394 Pte. W.H. Hubbard, M.M., M.G.C. (Harrow) (LG 28 Mar. 1918).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his officer and N.C.O.'s had become casualties he took charge of the gun teams. The guns when mounted were destroyed, and only his rifle was available for use. He remained with his men unsupported in shell holes for about seven hours, and accounted for several of the enemy. Though almost entirely surrounded, he succeeded in leading his men back, carrying with him a wounded man.;

Other Data: 1914 Star roll
EmmaGee 21, Oct 1991
report of action in War Diary 10/11/1917
Havelock Place, St Annes Road, Harrow;

Other Notes: DCM: LG 28/3/1918
MM: LG 19/2/1917;

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