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We remember Herbert W Fish
We remember Herbert W Fish
Timeline
Timeline
1916
service
British Army
Private
18257
Source:9049290
20th October 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Private Fish at Depot to rehabilitate following injury
Hospital/Institution
Source:9049287
10th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
Bedfordshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9049287
10th October 1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9049290
service
British Army
Private
18257
Bedfordshire Regiment
7th bedford Battalion
Source:1241111
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert W |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Fish |
| Source | 1241111 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18257 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 7th bedford Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 18257 | Private | |||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
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Private Fish - galantry medals18257 Private Herbert W. FISH of the 7th Bedfords' was awarded the *Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Russian Cross of St. George. In 1916 near Mametz Private Fish' prompt action helped to extricate 3 wounded officers who were buried alive after their dugout was blown in by a shell. In the July Private Fish saw action at Pomieres Redoubt. The British advance was held in open land while a barrage pounded the redoubt. A German machine gun opened up on the flank causing many casualties. Private Fish volunteered to help bomb the gun out of action, and was successful.
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18257 Private Herbert W. FISH - D.C.M. citation18257 Private Herbert W. FISH of the 7th Bedfords' was awarded the *Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Russian Cross of St. George. In 1916 near Mametz Private Fish' prompt action helped to extricate 3 wounded officers who were buried alive after their dugout was blown in by a shell. In the July Private Fish saw action at Pomieres Redoubt. The British advance was held in open land while a barrage pounded the redoubt. A German machine gun opened up on the flank causing many casualties. Private Fish volunteered to help bomb the gun out of action, and was successful. https://tommysfootprints.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/wwi-ampthill-command-depot-in-ampthill-park-the-camp-diary-october-1917Contributed by:
Stephen117638
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Fish - galantry medals | Stephen117638 | |
| 18257 Private Herbert W. FISH - D.C.M. citation | Stephen117638 |
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