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211816 L/Cpl. Hugh Crawford MM. British Army No.1 Squadron Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) from:Ballybrakes, Co. Antrim (d.4th April 1918) According to his sister, Mary, Hugh Crawford found "sitting on an office stool training to be a solicitor’s clerk far too frustrating". He left Ballybrakes and enlisted in Scotland. He was killed in April 1918. His parents received his Military Medal in September that year, however, why he was decorated has never been discovered by his family. In a letter to his parents his Commander said of Hugh `he died a gallant soldier and men of his character can ill be spared’. 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 the 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.**