BURKETT Alfred Lieut

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Surname: BURKETT;

Forename(s): Alfred;

Initials: A;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Number: PS/1219;

Previous Regiment: Middx Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 162 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 229 Coy;

Date abroad: 17-Nov-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: Citation for MC (LG 4/10/1919): On 19 September 1918 a sub-section under him wasd detailed to support the advance of the 1/10 London Regt across the Wadi Kaneli. After an advance of some 8,000 yards and nine hours fighting over mountainous country this section was able to prevent the escape of two enemy 5.9 guns by killing their personnel and teams. His successful handling of his section was a fine example of energy and determination under heavy fire.;

Other Data: disch to Commsn 5/8/1916 - MGC
name traced on Embarkation List 21/5/1917 "Manitou" ex Marselles (229 Coy)
address: The Haven, Sugden Rd, Long Ditton, Surrey
EmmaGee No 14, Oct 1987
Died 1986 - EmmaGee No 12, Sept 1986
address 1946: Thirlestane, St pauls Wood hill, Chislehurst;

Other Notes: MC: LG 8/3/1919 T/Lt EGYPT
(NB, probably 54 Bn - GS);

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