BAYLIS Ronald Victor Lieut

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Surname: BAYLIS;

Forename(s): Ronald Victor;

Initials: RV;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Regiment: R Sussex Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 47 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 47 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 201 Bn;

Awarded: MC, bar to MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a withdrawal, this officer handled and fought his guns most skilfully. He covered the withdrawal of the infantry and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, finally driving them back in disorder. Throughout the operations, he set a splendid example of cheerfulness and courage to his men.

bar to MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took up a pack section of twelve mules carrying ammunition for two companies through a very heavy enemy barrage which killed four mules and wounded two men. After handing over the ammunition he stayed out till be found and brought back two mules which had broken loose. He was out for six hours, and showed utter disregard for his own safety.;

Other Data: mentioned in report of actions in 47 Bn 5-8 April 1918
Transport Officer 15/4/1918
to join 201 Bn 25/3/1919
Served N Russia Exped Force 1919 (201 Bn);

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918
bar to MC: LG 11/1/1919 T/Lt MC;

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