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1916-08-20
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Wanquetin
Entry G.O.C. 12th Division presented decorations given to Officers and men for operation on July 3rd/1916. Honours awarded (only those marked with asterisk were able to be present for decoration by G.O.C.) Military Cross 2Lt H.M. BROWN (since died of wounds) 2Lt A.D. BREACH (since sick to England) Distinguished Conduct Medal 8000 Cpl Howard C * 10375 Sgt Nicholls H. Military Medal 10291 Sgt Woodley E * 11129 Pte Smith A.L. * 9499 " Bunce J * 9284 " Gardiner J 7493 Corp Hammond W * 10254 " Purchell A. 11875 " Pearmine W * 12016 " Macfarlane J 11117 Pte Alston P * 15996 " Robins E.