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Ernest Hardinge Veitch

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Citation

Military Cross (London Gazette 1.1.1918) as Captain, 8th Battalion DLI.

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Bar to Military Cross (London Gazette 16.9.1918) as Captain, 8th Battalion DLI.

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Showed untiring energy in supplying the fighting troops with ammunition and rations. Though units were unlocated and mixed up he never failed to get up their supplies, personally leading them through heavy shell-fire. His devotion to duty was most conspicuous."

Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 15.5.1917) as Captain, 8th Battalion DLI (Staff).

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Ernest Hardinge Veitch


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