MUNTZER James Alfred William 2/Lt

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Surname: MUNTZER;

Forename(s): James Alfred William;

Initials: JAW;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 23311;

Previous Regiment: MGC;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 51 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 152 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 51 Bn;

Date abroad: 01-May-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under a very heavy enemy barrage fire, he successfully controlled his guns, inflicting severe losses on the advancing enemy. He held on to his positions until late in the evening, covering the retirement of our infantry, which was successfully carried out. He did not withdraw until this retirement was completed. And then, with great skill and resource, was able to remove his guns to a fresh position. During seven days' hard fighting he commanded his guns with much abaility. He did fine service.;

Other Data: 1914-15 Star roll - transf to MGC No 23311 and to Commsn 26/10/1917
see 23311 MGC
joined 152 Coy 18/2/1918
MC confirmed in war diary 7/6/1918
address: 23 Cantlows Road, London NW1;

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

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