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Old 16-04-19, 14:01
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Edmund husband of Ethel, sister to Clifford and Walter, also awarded the MC

Edmund 2nd Lieu Cambridgeshire Reg Awarded MC 18.10.17 Gaz. He commanded his company when the company commander had been wounded, and led a most successful counter attack, which saved the flank of a neighbouring battalion and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. He also rallied and took command of men of another unit, and when runners had failed to get through, he went under a heavy enemy barrage to the brigade forward station to report on the situation. He set a splendid example of leadership and determination.
Gazette issue 31480. 2nd Bar to the Military Cross; For conspicuous gallantry and initiative near Mametz on August 15th, 1918. The battalion had to attack over 3,000 yards to reach its objective. On crossing a ridge all companies came under extremely heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and the centre of the attack lost direction. He immediately went forward. The flanks of the attack had meanwhile become hung up by machine-gun nests, but the rapid advance of his force proved the turning point of the attack, and the whole line was enabled to resume the advance and consolidate. On arrival at the objective, he led a bombing party and drove the enemy out of a communication trench. Throughout the operations he showed marked courage and leadership.
Gazette Issue 31183. 2nd Bar to M.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the Award of a 2nd Bar to the Military Cross, in recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. The acts of gallantry for which the decoration has been awarded will be announced in the London Gazette as early as practicable.
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