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Watt, William Riach
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
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Full Name
Watt, William Riach
Rank Name
Temporary 2nd Lieutenant
Gazette Info
Gazette Issue 29824. M.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. For conspicuous gallantry. He patrolled up to the enemy's wire under heavy shell fire, and brought back valuable information. He has been three times wounded.
Gazette Date
14 Nov 1916
Gazette Page
11070
Service
British Army
Regiment
Gordon Highlanders
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Victory Medal
award
British War Medals WW1
award
UK Military Cross (MC)
unit
Gordon Highlanders
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Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
Content Source
London Gazette
Last Updated
29 Oct 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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