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Cpl. Albert Henry Shave DCM.
British Army 117th Battery Royal Field Artillery
from:Hartley, Wintney, Hampshire
Albert Shave was awarded the DCM for gallant conduct near Veldhoek on 31st of October 1914, when his battery was enfiladed by high explosive shell fire, and assailed by shrapnel and rifle fire from the front. He served as gun-layer with the last gun of the battery until forced to retire by the approach of the enemy in force.