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General => Armed Forces => World War One => Topic started by: Medwar58 on Monday 03 February 14 16:13 GMT (UK)
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Can anyone do a search on the Pension records for the above soldier please.
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That number is for J Fitzsimmons according to the medal roll. I could not find a pension or service record for him. The medal card says he served in the 2nd Battalion 7th Liverpool Regiment.
The 7th Liverpools were given the block of numbers 265001 to 305000 in 1917, so he was 137th longest serving man in March 1917. The medal card does not say which medals he received. It has SJT which may mean Sergeant. If he stayed in the UK training troops he would not have received any medals.
Ken
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Thanks Ken, very kind to look this up. He won a DCM in 1917 around Reincourt area I believe.
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Thanks Ken and very much appreciated. He won a DCM (now lost) fighting around Reincourt in 1917 I believe.
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He won a DCM (now lost) fighting around Reincourt in 1917 I believe.
Have you looked in London Gazette to see if this medal is mentioned :-\
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"For conspicuous gallantry and determination in action. He made repeated attacks with this men to prevent the enemy bringing their machine guns into action. On one occasion he rushed a party of the enemy alone, capturing some and putting the others to flight. Though wounded in the eye, he did not leave his post until the line was thoroughly consolidated. His coolness and dash set a splendid example. "
London Gazette, 5th December 1918