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DAVIES Ernest Allen Lieut

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27710

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SKR/DAT/IP/27710
Title
DAVIES Ernest Allen Lieut
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: DAVIES;

Forename(s): Ernest Allen;

Initials: EA;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Regiment: Bedf Regt;

MGC Branch: Motors;

MGC Unit: 7 Bty;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer did good work in repulsing an attack, using his guns with great skill, rushing them to meet the enemy wherever he directed an attack. After driving the enemy back from some cross-roads, he was wounded by a sniper.;

Other Data: wounded 13/4/1918 - mentioned in War Diary
award of MC confirmed in war diary 27/5/1918;

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;

Related National Archives files: WO339/43717;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
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DAVIES Ernest Allen Lieut