WATSON Francis Wills 2/Lt

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Surname: WATSON;

Forename(s): Francis Wills;

Initials: FW;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 3 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: During the initial stages of a heavy bombardment which was directed on the trench where his four guns were placed he was rendered unconscious from the blow of a shell splinter, but on regaining consciousness he took the situation in hand and inflicted casualties of a mosdt severe description on the advancing enemy who were beaten off. Shortly after, he was wounded by shrapnel, but remained with his men for three hours until it was definitely certain that theenemy attack had collapsed. His gallantry and determined endurance were an examplw which had a great effect on his men.;

Other Data: See 3 Bn Magazine (No 5) for further description of the above action at Monchy au Bois 4/9/1918.
Taken on strength 3 Bn 5/4/1918;

Other Notes: MC: LG 11/1/1919 T/2Lt;

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