221715 Pte. John Douglas British Army 20th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers from:Hanwell, London My grandfather, Private John Douglas, was presented with a "Card of Honour - 34th Division" which stated:
"Your Brigadier has reported that during the operations E. of Hargicourt 27th to 31st August 1917 you showed great devotion to duty whilst acting as a Company Runner delivering messages with promptitude between the front line and Battalion Headquarters, frequently under heavy artillery and rifle fire and I hereby award you a Card of Honour.
Signed, Major General Nicholson. Commanding 34th Division. Card No. 221"
John Douglas was severely wounded and gassed, had a metal plate inserted into his fractured skull, and lost a knee cap; he had to wear iron supports on his leg. In 1919, John resumed work as a Buyer for Marshall & Snelgrove. He passed away in 1936.
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