MORVAN William Edward Private 85714

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Surname: MORVAN;

Forename(s): William Edward;

Initials: WE;

Number: 85714;

Rank: Private;

Enlistment Date: 03-Jun-1916;

Resided in: Dartford;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 219 Coy;

Discharge Date: 14-Dec-1918;

Silver War Badge? B155174;

Awarded: MM;

Gallantry Notes: War Diary 219 Coy 14/9/1917: "Gun positions shelled heavily and two men wounded, one of whom subsequently died. 85714 Pte Morvan distinguished himself by going alone three times through the hostile barrage to obtain stretchers and in helping the wounded back. To do this it was necessary to pass along a narrow strip of land about 3 yards wide. For his conduct on this occasion he subsequently received the Military Medal";

Other Data: d. 1972 Hammersmith
xvi (wounds) aged 20
151 Hythe St, Dartford
MM & pair offered eBay Nov '20/ June '21;

Other Notes: MM: LG 19/11/1917;

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