The awards might date back to Arras 1940 when the bulk of 4 and 7 RTR broke the German attack. Unfortunately the infantry support was late and gave the Germans a chance to rally. 4 & 7 were virtually wiped out in the process.
7881824 A/Paid Sgt Albert SQUIRES DCM Shows how tough his Matilda was, it took 28 hits of various calibres
Bar to his MC, Captain , Temp Major Edward Hawthorn MC. Age:56 Date of Death:24/12/1943 CWGC :: Casualty Details
Bar to his MC, Capatin , Temp Major Edward Hawthorn MC. Age:56 Date of Death:24/12/1943 CWGC :: Casualty Details There's another instance of downgrading a recommendation. DSO to MC Really makes me wonder quite what the criteria were.
Odd one, 3 in 1, all 3 got MM. 7873562 Sgt Frederick Hudson 834267 W/S Cpl Albert Bowers 7888162 A/Paid Cpl Frederick Roberts
I can't really read this, is it 2nd Lt Herbert Taylor , Bar to MC ? ah yes, on London Gazette , number 78782 Viewing Page 2645 of Issue 35157