234804 Dvr. Henry Bibbins MM.British Army 27th Battery Royal Field Artillery from:West Ham My grandfather Henry Bibbins served as a Driver with 27th Battery RFA and was shipped to France in 1915 as I think his regiment was held back in case of a German invasion.
He served in many campaigns according to the records including The Somme and Paschendale.
He was awarded the Military Medal at Cambrai. I have the page of the war diary for that period. Being a very modest man he would never mention the war and would not be involved in any discussions. I have a letter asking if he would like an official presentation of the MM but preferred it to be delivered by registered post.
Now here is the irony of the story. When he received the medal he placed the citation in the fire and refused to discuss it. I think he wondered why he had been awarded the medal as he had seen so much bravery and why some of his compatriots had been overlooked.
Sad to say his Royal Artillery records were destroyed in WW2 bombing raid.
Any more info would be appreciated.
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