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World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment
L/Cpl. Richard Newby MM & bar.
British Army 13th Btn. Cheshire Regiment
from:Barnston
My grandfather Lance Corporal 24483 Richard Newby of the 13th Cheshire Regiment was twice awarded the Military MedalValediction: "I have read with great pleasure the report of your Battalion and Brigade Commander regarding your Gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the field on 9th August 1917 at Westhock Ridge Ypres". Signed:- E.G.T. Bainbridge Major General, Commander 25th Division
There is an additional handwritten note that is enclosed in a brass embossed plaque headed 13th Battalion The Cheshire Regiment. This title surrounds the Oak Leaf of the Cheshires, the only regiment entitled to this honour.
Presented to 24483 Lance Corporal R. Newby "In recognition of his gallant conduct and Constant devotion to duty in the face of the enemy. By his bearing and deeds he set a glorious example to his comrades and worthily upheld the Honour and Tradition of his Regiment"
Signed:- J.P. (unreadable) Lieut Col., Commander 13th battalion, The Cheshire Regiment. Dated - May 21st 1917
On the reverse side of the above printed Valediction is the following handwritten comment:- "On Sunday 16/17 1917 during a minor operation carried out by the Battalion, this N.C.O. behaved with great coolness and contempt for danger, making several journeys across No man's land. His services were of great value to the Officer in charge of the operation." Initialled J.P.
My grandfather lost his arm in conflict and was invalided out of the army.
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