GAY Harry Colwell Capt

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Surname: GAY;

Forename(s): Harry Colwell;

Initials: HC;

Rank: Capt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 50 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 224 Coy;

Awarded: MC, MID;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he rendered most able assistance in disposing his guns to support the infantry and to hold the position when captured. He showed complete disregard of personal danger in visiting his guns positions and personally maintaining touch with various units, and his conduct had a most inspiring effect upon the men.;

Other Data: appointed OC 50 Coy 8/12/1916
award of MID confirmed in war diary 29/5/1917
War Diary 26/1/1918 (224 Coy);

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/8/1917
MID: LG 22/5/1917 (dated 9/4/1917) France;

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