PARRY George Prior Lieut

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Surname: PARRY;

Forename(s): George Prior;

Initials: GP;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Regiment: R Welsh Fus;

Date of transfer to MGC: 12-Apr-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 63 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: For conspicuous gallantry and ability in handling his section. He led his section forward to a position 1200 yards in advance of the infantry and twelve hours later when another battalion moved to the assault of the enemy position, he had neutralised many enemy machine guns and by his covering fire greatly assisted the capture of the position. His initiative in grasping the situation and his boldness in pushing on were admirable.;

Other Data: MC confirmed in war diary 15/10/1918 - "D" Coy
relinquished commission 13/01/1921
Died 1974;

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

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