| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Hamel |
| Entry | Major Freeman of 3rd Leinster Regt was attached to Battn for course of duty in the trenches. Situation very quiet with exception of a few trench mortars on front line. Reserve Coys went up to front line in the evening and put out wire in front of New Front Line. Occupied New Front Line and connected this line with the support line with saps. [Letter attached] Headquarters 7th Infantry Brigade The attached A F W 3121 are returned for the reasons given. Cpl Prosser. Should be kept for despatches. If there is a vacancy Cpl Prosser may be promoted as immediate reward. L/C Butler Should be kept for despatches. Pte Wheeler Should be kept for despatches. 22/7/16 (signed) T P Legge, Lieut Col., A A & G M G, 25th Division. C C, 1st Wiltshire Regt. For information [Orderly Room Stamp dated 25/7/1916] [H Q 7th Infantry Brigade Stamp, SC 2296] July 24th 1916 [signed] M Douglas, Captain, Staff Captain, 7th Inf Bde. 7th Brigade, 25th Division July 1916, For immediate award. 1st Battn Wiltshire Regt. 6972 Cpl Harry Prosser On the evening of 5th July 1916 at Leipzig Salient during an attack on the enemy's trench this NCO displayed the greatest resourcefulness and courage. In spite of very heavy casualties he erected a block in an enemy communication trench thus protecting our left flank. He showed great ability in commanding his platoon during the attack. Recommended by S S Ogilvie, Commanding 1st Battn The Wiltshire Regt. Military Medal Recommended. [signed] xxxxx Brig General Commanding 7th Inf Bde. |
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