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We remember Cyril Edward Gourley
We remember Cyril Edward Gourley
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
681886
Royal Field Artillery
276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:1403620
1st January 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6151737
17th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
681886
Royal Regiment of Artillery
276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:6151737
17th September 1917
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6151760
30th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
681886
Royal Regiment of Artillery
276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:6151760
12th February 1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1403620
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force
Source:1403620
service
British Army
Corporal
4630
Royal Field Artillery
276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:1403620
1982
death
Not War Related
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6151733
30th January 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril Edward |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Gourley |
| Source | 8541068 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force | Captain | |||
| British Army | 681886 | Royal Regiment of Artillery | 276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 681886 | Royal Field Artillery | 276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) | Corporal | |
| British Army | 4630 | Royal Field Artillery | 276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) | Corporal | |
| British Army | 681886 | Royal Regiment of Artillery | 276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force) | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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No. 199319 Gunner Reginald Charles Evans M.M.Fought alongside Sgt Cyril E Gourley on Nov 30th 1917 when Sgt Gourley won his V.C. and my Grandfather won his M.M. Ten other men were also decorated for their bravery in the same action, including two D.C.M.'s.Contributed by:
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Medal ceremony at Gorre ChateauNine of the twelve men decorated for their bravery when fighting alongside Sgt Gourley received their medal ribands in Feb 1918 at Gorre Chateau, near Givenchy, France.Contributed by:
Wayne115311
Communities
Communities
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276th (West Lancashire) Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)More about 276th (West Lancashire) Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)
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First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours ProgrammeMore about First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme
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University of Liverpool: Former Students Awarded The Victoria Cross [Complete]More about University of Liverpool: Former Students Awarded The Victoria Cross [Complete]
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul101 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul101 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul101 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Paul101 | |
| Royal Artillery Military Medal awards Transcription | Paul101 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette announcement of award of Victoria Cross | Paul101 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt CE Gourley VC MM | Paul101 | |
| No. 199319 Gunner Reginald Charles Evans M.M. | Wayne115311 | |
| Medal ceremony at Gorre Chateau | Wayne115311 |
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