Medals & Awards: Flers

22nd-battalionThe following three men were awarded for bravery during the 22nd Battalion’s involvement in the Flers sector in June 1916.

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

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Regt No. Rank Name Init. Award Battle or Action Date of Battle or Action Date Awarded London Gazette
505 Lance Corporal Kenyon G.M. Military Medal Flers 13 November 1916 22 January 1917
548 Private Adams J.A. Military Medal Flers 14 November 1916 22 January 1917
Major Dooley J.S. Military Cross Flers 14 November 1916

 

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