Name: |
EDWARDS |
Given Name: |
GEORGE ERIC |
Initials: |
G E |
Rank: |
CaptainOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Seaforth Highlanders |
Unit: |
6th Bn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1917-11-20Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1879-02-23 |
Age: |
28 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action |
Decorations: |
D S O, Mentioned in Despatches |
Citations: |
DSO LG Sup 13 Feb 1917 pg 1537 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. Accompanied by a few men, he advanced through our barrage and held the entrance of a cave, thereby capturing 400 prisoners, but being unsupported he was forced to surrender by the enemy. Later he was instrumental in the capture of many prisoners, and himself marched twelve, including the Battalion Commander, back to Battalion Headquarters. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout."MID LG Sup 25 May 1917 pg. 5164 |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Eric and Margaret Edwards, of 16, McDuff St., Lossiemouth, Morayshire. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918 |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2014-10-04
