The following three men were awarded for bravery during the 22nd Battalion’s involvement in the successful night raid in the Bois Grenier sector in June 1916. Click on their award to read the citation for their individual action.
Reg No. | Rank | Surname | Init. | Award & Citation | Battle or Action | Date of Battle or Action | Date Awarded London Gazette |
2488 | Private | Robbins | G. | Military Medal | Bois Grenier | 29 June 1916 | 23 August 1916 |
919 | Private | Strain | J.F. | Military Medal | Bois Grenier | 29 June 1916 | 23 August 1916 |
Lieut.-Colonel | Wiltshire | A.R.L. | Military Cross | Bois Grenier | 29 June 1916 | 01 January 1917 |
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