BICKERSTAFFE Tom Stanley 2/Lt

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Surname: BICKERSTAFFE;

Forename(s): Tom Stanley;

Initials: TS;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Resided in: Blackpool;

Previous Number: PS/6957;

Previous Regiment: R Fus;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 202 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 202 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 66 Bn;

Date abroad: 14-Nov-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC:For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his guns forward under heavy fire to consolidate with the infantry on the exposed flank, remaining there until forced to withdraw owing to lack of ammunition and enfilade fire.;

Other Data: b 28/12/1893
disch to Commsn 25/9/1916
mentioned in war diary 9/10/1917
award of MC confirmed war diary 27/10/1917
POW: 21/3/1918 - repatriated 2/12/1918
ICRC Ref: PA23331/23804 & R 53054???;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/11/1917 (6/4/1918);

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