Info

SurnameTeague
ForenameJames Henry
RankLance Corporal
Army No11366
Battalion1st & 4th
Commissioned1918-07-02
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
Residence7 Chestnut Street, Worcester.
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1914-11-05
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoCommissioned to the Royal Fusiliers as a 2nd Lieutenant for service in the field of battle 26th June 1918 (London Gazette date 2nd July 1918). His citation of his Military Cross reads: 2nd Lt. James Henry Teague, R.. Fus., attd. 9th Bn. "For marked gallantry and determination near Epehy on 18th Sept. and 21st Sept. 1918. On the 18th, when heavy machine-gun fire was causing his platoon to waver he encouraged them by his own example and led them on to their objective. On the 21st he again led his platoon in the attack, and pushed on until he had only two men left with him in a position in advance of all other troops of the battalion. This position he maintained until ordered to withdraw."

Assignments

1st Worcestershire Regiment 11366 Lance Corporal
1st Worcestershire Regiment 11366 Serjeant
4th Worcestershire Regiment 11366 Serjeant
9th Royal Fusiliers - Second Lieutenant

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914 Star
The Allied Victory Medal
Clasp to the 1914 Star

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Military Cross2/Lieut.9th Royal fusiliersEpehy (18th & 21st Sept. 1918)1919-03-08

Foreign Decorations & Awards

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Royal Flying Corps

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Battalion Before
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