The 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.
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 |