| Other Info | GILLEMONT FARM (24th April 1917)
" 'C' and 'D' Companies had cleared the spur and were endeavouring to entrench Gillemont Farm. As the light grew the captured position on the narrow spur was bombarded from north, east and south by the enemy's guns and was raked by machine-guns both from The Knoll and from the high ground to the south near Malakoff Farm. Under the hail 'C' and 'D' Companies held their ground; but officers and men fell fast. Fortunately there was no lack of brave leaders to inspire the defence. 2nd Lieut. R. M. Pittard took command of his company after the other officers had fallen and directed both the defence and the work of entrenchment with coolness and ability (he was wounded in the action). Sergt. W. Pitt though twice wounded remained in command of his platoon. L/Corpl. A. Woodward"
Silver War Badge issued 20th January 1919, badge number B80014. |
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