FISHER Kenneth Lawrence 2/Lt

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Surname: FISHER;

Forename(s): Kenneth Lawrence;

Initials: KL;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 42 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 126 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 42 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: This officer led his section forward under very heavy shell, machine gun and rifle fire to the final objective and by his bolness and skill in siting his position he was able to stop a strong counter-attack, inflicting heavy casualties and causing large numbers of the enemy to surrender. Later he personally went forward 600 yards to ascertain the situation and in spite of severe sniping, brough back five enemy machine guns.;

Other Data: joined 126 Coy 5/8/1917 - war diary;

Other Notes: MC: LG 11/1/1919 T/2Lt;

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