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Preston, John Fitzgerald
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
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Full Name
Preston, John Fitzgerald
Rank Name
Captain
Gazette Info
Gazette issue 31043. M.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following award in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. Awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and cool determination in handling his battery under enemy machine-gun and shell fire. He brought his battery into action within close range of the enemy and gave excellent support to the attack made by the infantry.
Gazette Date
29 Nov 1918
Gazette Page
14281
Service
Canadian Army
Regiment
Royal Field Artillery
Battalion
6th Battery
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
award
UK Military Cross (MC)
unit
Royal Field Artillery
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Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
Content Source
London Gazette
Last Updated
Oct 29, 2023
Description
The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record of the British government, and the most important among such official journals in the United Kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published.
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