NORTHCOTE Richard 2/Lt

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Surname: NORTHCOTE;

Forename(s): Richard;

Initials: R;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Born in: Crosshouse, Kilmarnock;

Resided in: Lanark;

Previous Number: 8354;

Previous Battalion: 4 of;

Previous Regiment: R Scots Fus;

Date of transfer to MGC: 28-Feb-1918;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 17 Bn;

Date abroad: 10-Jun-1915;

Theatre of War: 3;

Awarded: DSO, MID;

Gallantry Notes: For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. This officer with his section was attached to the left leading battalion of the division. On the objective being gained, the enemy counter-attacked in large numbers and made a gap; the forward troops were being rapidly surrounded and this officer undoubtedly saved the situation by keeping his guns firing to the front, flank and rear and in addition manning six Lewis guns and one captured enemy gun. His coolness in keeping the section steady and controlling the fire enabled the infantry to reform.;

Other Data: see 56258 MGC
Debretts 1928: son of Wm Northcote of Bogside Farm, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock. B 1894. Gt War: Lt MGC (DSO,MID) married, 1919: Jean McMillan Ramage. Address: Muiedge, Baillieston, Lanark.
1914-15 Star roll: transf to MGC No 56258 and disch to Commsn 02/03/1918
No 3 Coy, 23 OC Bn Hipswell Camp, Catterick Feb 1918
joined 17 Bn 5/9/1918
Border Regt 1940, later RE & Pioneer Cporps
photo: GS archives;

Other Notes: DSO: LG 11/1/1919 T/2 Lt
MID: LG 30/12/1918;

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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