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Sgt. William Ernest Young DCM.

British Army 10th Battalion Sherwood Foresters

from:Whitwell

William Young is my great Grandad, born in 1895 he came from Whitwell. He was awarded the DCM for conspicuous gallantry and able leadership during the fighting at Foret de Moral on 4th of November 1918, when his platoon Officer was wounded early in the battle and he assumed command.

William on left

William front right



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