| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Mont Des Cats |
| Entry | The training of Coys and Specialists was continued throughout the morning. Instruction was given in musketry, bayonet fighting and bombing. Div Orders contained a notice of 6 awards of the Military Medal, the recipients being:- 8700 Sgt Selley, F. 4408 L/Cpl Tall, G. 33024 Pte Toomey, E, all of C Coy: 2 snipers, 13034 Pte Blyth, E T and 29829 Pte Burroughs, W and one signaller 7156 Pte Shergold, C. These were all for conspicuous gallantry in connection with the raid of February 17th E of PLOEGSTEERT WOOD. [signed] S S Ogilvie Major Commanding 1st Wilts Regt |
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