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Charles Henry Fordham

Commemorated at
Given name
Charles Henry
Family name
Fordham
Service number
4408
Additional information
Gender
Male
Rank (legacy)
Pte
Unit at embarkation
19th Battalion
Service (legacy)
Army
Conflicts
WW1
Campaign (legacy)
Western Front
Fate
R.T.A 20 May 1919
Decorations (legacy)
Military Medal
Veteran Notes/Bio

Military Medal

'This runner displayed great courage and coolness during the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE on 31st August, 1918. Throughout the day he carried messages from his company to Battalion Headquarters under intense enemy machine gun fire and shelling. He repeatedly moved across the swept areas with utter disregard for his personal safety, his determination and devotion to duty resulting in the prompt receipt by Battalion Headquarters of important information regarding the progress of the attack. His bravery was most conspicuous.'

Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115

Date: 10 October 1919

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