Medals & Awards: Bapaume

22nd-battalionThe following four men were awarded for their gallantry during the 22nd Battalion’s involvement in the attack on Malt Trench outside of Warlencourt during the pursuit of the withdrawing Germans around Bapaume in February 1917.

Click on their award to read the citation for their individual action, and the medal pictures below to learn about the award.

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Regt No. Rank Surname Init. Award Date of Battle or Action Battle or Action Date Awarded London Gazette
1109 Private Martin C. Military Medal 25 February 1917 Malt Trench 11 May 1917
2151 Sgt Harwood J. French Croix de Guerre 25 February 1917 Malt Trench 14 July 1917
2346 Sgt McCormack P.T. Military Medal 25 February 1917 Malt Trench
4531a Private Lucas H.R. Military Medal 25 February 1917 Malt Trench 11 May 1917

 

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