Edinburgh Gazette index entry detail

Publication details:

Publication date: 04 Dec 1919.

Issue: 13533.

Page: 3781.

Parish:

Eastbourne.

Person details:

Name: J. Field M.M.

Marital Status: Not given.

Occupation: East Yorkshire Regiment.

Notes:

War Office, 2nd December, 1919. With, reference to the announcement of the undermentioned awards which appeared in the London Gazette of the 12th March, 1919, the following are the acts of gallantry for which the awards were made: AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL. 9217 C. /S. /M. J. Field, M. M. , 1st Bn. , E. York. R. (Eastbourne). On the morning of 23rd Oct. , 1918, during the advance against the enemy at Ovillers, he on his own initiative went forward alone to reconnoitre the above village, which was occupied by the enemy. He brought back much useful information, single-handed killed four of the enemy, and returned with 12 prisoners. His disregard for danger and extreme devotion to duty at all times greatly encouraged his company. During the attack on the following day he also again distinguished himself, quite regardless of his own personal safety in the execution of his duty.

Batch:

GAZ_Edinburgh-Gazette-01.

Transcribed by:

Michael Metcalfe.

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