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We remember William Little Clegg
We remember William Little Clegg
Timeline
Timeline
1918
service
Royal Navy
Surgeon
HMS Vindictive
Source:9015311
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9162552
23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Little |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Clegg |
| Source | 9162552 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Vindictive | Surgeon |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
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HMS Vindictive listing for VC ballot - page 1 of 6Under the terms of clause 13 of the VC statutes, in cases where a body of men was deemed to have been so gallant, the best way to select VCs was by a ballot, enabling the men themselves to decide. Following on from a ballot for the Royal Marine participants, a ballot was held for the Royal Navy participants. These latter were the ships crews of Vindictive, Iris II, Daffodil, as well as the men of the Naval Storming Party. Captain Carpenter of the Vindictive, and AB McKenzie who belonged to B Company of the seaman storming party, were awarded the VC as a result of the ballot. I have added the officers from the other vessels, as well as some omissions.My additions are in blue font, and the commands held within the Seamen Storming Party are in purple font.
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Keith1947
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Ship's crew (officers) of HMS Vindictive April 1918More about Ship's crew (officers) of HMS Vindictive April 1918
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| HMS Vindictive listing for VC ballot - page 1 of 6 | Keith1947 |
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