POLLAK Leslie Albert Major

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Surname: POLLAK;

Forename(s): Leslie Albert;

Initials: LA;

Rank: Major;

Previous Battalion: 19 of;

Previous Regiment: London Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 141 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 201 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 62 Bn;

Awarded: MC, bar to MC, CdeG(F);

Gallantry Notes: bar to MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a company with great success during severe fighting lasting ten days. He never failed to respond cheerfully to any calls made upon him, inspiring his men who were, at times, shaken and weary, with his own energy and determination. His personal reconnaisances and quick appreciation of a situation enabled him to render valauable services. He set a splendid example. 20-29/7/1918 Ardre Valley (WO389/7/4);

Other Data: with 141 Coy May 1916 - wounded 22/5/1916
to command 213 Coy 9/9/1917
2 I/c 62 Bn
British Jewry Book of Honour
OC "D" Coy, 9/3/1918;

Other Notes: MC: LG 3/6/1918
bar to MC: LG 7/11/1918
Croix de Guerre (France) LG 1/1/1919 Capt (A/Major);

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