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254861 Spr. John Gilmour MM. British Army 409th (Lowland) Field Company Royal Engineers from:Avonhead, Longriggend John Gilmour won the Military Medal in action on 4th of November 1918, at the crossing of the Sambre Oise canal at Bois L' Abbaye. On 7th of November, Major G D E Findlay, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in the same action, recommended Sapper Gilmour receive the Military Medal. Specifically, for placing a second bridge over the canal, whilst under fire. This allowed the infantry to cross and to achieve its objectives. The award was presented on 27th of February 1919, having been transferred to the reserves on 5th of February. He returned home and went on to marry Mary, and raise five children together. James (Jim), Chrissie, Robert, John and Janet (Jenny). He spent his married life in Caldercrux by Airdrie and died at Robroyston Hospital in February 1973. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**