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Old 12-10-2012, 06:26 PM
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On the subject of gallantry medal winners, the London Gazette announced
on the 11th January 1918 the Military Medal for: 15674 Sjt. W. Hedley, Som. L.I. (Amble)

There won't be a citation for that one, unless it was recorded in the local press at the time.


[edit: also awarded the French Medaille Millitare LG 1/5/17 and DCM medal card also exists]



DCM LG 3rd March 1917:


15674 Lce.-Sjt. W. Hedley, Som. L.I.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He attacked a party of the enemy single-handed,
and drove them off. He has at all times set a fine example of courage and determiriation.


triple gallantry winner - our most decorated local??

The Silver War Badge Roll gives his age as 29 in 1920.





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