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Sjt. William Wolstenholme MM. & Bar
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Scots
from:Blackburn
I am in possession of 4 documents & 4 medals relating to my Grandfather Williamm Wolstenholme, who died when I was a small child. All the papers tell me about his military service are that:
Promoted Sergeant 4.9.1915.
31.7.17 Mentioned for Gallant & Distinguished Conduct in the Field
Routine B(o?)rders No 2958 11.8.17 Capt Edgar
20.8.17 Awarded Military Medal for Gallantry at Ypres
Brought to Notice for Gallant & Distinguished conduct in Action 21-28.3.1918 J K Murray Capt
Awarded Bar to M M 5.1918. J K Murray Adjt.
After the war he started a bakery business & was also a Baptist Minister. I am told that he never spoke about his war service, the papers & medals only came to light after his death. I would like to know if it is possible to find out the exact circumstances which led to his citations?