Honouring Acts of WWI Heroism: 8 Heroes
A brief look at just some of the company's men who won military honours for their service overseas
Captain J M Donaldson: Military Cross
Captain Donaldson of the King's Royal Rifles was honoured for action on 15th July 1916.
"...whilst wounded he remained with his company, encouraging them on under heavy...fire, until he was hit again and forced to retire."
Sergeant J Gallop: Military Medal
Sergeant Gallop was awarded the Military Medal for taking an enemy trench with only 1 man wounded
Gunner Percy Jones: Military Medal
"When no telephonists or linesmen were available, volunteered to patrol the O.P. wire as communication had failed. He succeeded in mending several breaks in the line and restoring communication"
Letter regarding Percy Jones (1916-09-14)TfL Corporate Archives
Streatham Garage Man Awarded Military Medal
Private C Manley: Military Medal
"...for taking an important message to the firing line"
One of Streatham's best (1917-07-01)TfL Corporate Archives
One of Streatham's Best
Sergeant W Fern: Military Medal
Sergeant Fern was awarded his medal for repairing damage to the main line leading to the gun-spurs, whilst being under heavy shell fire all the time
Sergeant Major Chouffot: Distinguished Service Medal
For excellent work in maintaining discipline in the R.N.D. Transport and for convoying a column of transport, frequently under fire, in the neighbourhood of Ypres and elsewhere
Lance Corporal A Therin: Military Medal
Awarded for rescuing wounded comrades under heavy fire
Sergeant W A Owers: Military Medal
"...for conspicuous bravery in capturing a hostile machine gun in Delville Wood"
Military Medal for MET Conductor (1916-10-01)TfL Corporate Archives
Military Medal for M.E.T. Conductor W.A. Owers
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