Surname: | Morrell |
Initials: | C |
Rank: | L/Cpl A/Cpl |
Army Number: | P/8088 |
Notes: | MMP. 18 Division. Formerly Sgt. 4 Hussars, No. 16979. From Liliput. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 29/1/16. |
Decoration Record: |
Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 30873 Page: 10129 Aug. 29, 1918) |
Citation: | MMP. 18 Division. From Liliput. Military Medal Citation.P/8088 ACTING SERGEANT C M MORRELL18 INFANTRY DIVISION MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEOn the 21 March 1918, was in charge of a forward stragglers collecting station at Reiz (north of Channy, Aise). This NCO worked very hard and under very trying circumstances and under heavy shell fire. Collected stragglers and made them into formed bodies, returning them to their units. It was due to his untiring efforts that the line was reinforced.Recommended for MM by APM 18th Division. |