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Sgt. Israel Woolcott MM.
British Army York and Lancaster Regiment
from:Wombwell, Nr Barnsley
Israel Woolcott is my Grandfather I am proud to say. He was awarded the Military Medal in September 1917, reported in the Mexborough and Swinton Times September 22, 1917
Military Medal for Wombwell Sergeant
Sgt Israel Woolcott (York and Lancaster) has received the Military Medal for showing conspicuous gallantry on Mount Gorrell, on the night of 8th/9th of June 1917, when he got a Lewis gun into position and remained alone with it (his team have become casualties) during a heavy bombardment. He resides at 45 Elliott’s Terrace, New Scarborough, Wombwell and is now regaining his strength after being wounded.

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