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Pte. Charles Walter Gurney MM
British Army 1st Btn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
from:Sutton, St Helens,Lancs
My grandfather, Charles Walter Gurney MM, lost his leg during an act of bravery which involved attempting to rescue another St Helen's fellow soldier, who sadly died of his wounds.
Grandad was a stretcher bearer, he was medically discharged 16th June 1917. His award of MM was announced in the London Gazette 14th Sept 1916.