William Henry Metcalf (Q8012096)
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recipient of the Victoria Cross
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | William Henry Metcalf |
recipient of the Victoria Cross |
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29 January 1894Gregorian
8 August 1968
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William Henry Metcalf
9 October 2017
6 January 1917Gregorian
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette on the 7th, 8th and 9th October 1916. On the night of October 7th word was brought to Battalion Headquarters , that a man was lying in a trench some distance away, bleeding to death, this N.C.O., a signaller volunteered to go and bind up his wound, which he did although the trench was under terrific shell fire and he was in great peril. During the next two days he repeatedly went over the heavily shelled area and repaired broken telephone wires, thus keeping up communication with Brigade, which was of immense value to the situation. During the twenty months service in the field his conduct has been one of uniform bravery and cheerful devotion to duty (English)
15 November 1918Gregorian
For most conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty in attack, when, the right flank of the battalion being held up, he realised the situation and rushed forward under intense machine-gun fire to a passing Tank on the left. With his signal flag he walked in front of the Tank, directing it along the trench in a perfect hail of bullets and bombs. The machine-gun strong points were overcome, very heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy, and a very critical situation was relieved.Later, although wounded, he continued to advance until ordered to get into a shell hole and have his wounds dressed.His valour throughout was of the highest standard. (English)
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24 January 1919Gregorian
During the attack in front of Amiens on August 8th, 1918, this NCO behaved in the most splendid manner in charge of a signal section. With extraordinary perseverance and judgement he carried a telephone line forward with the first wave and upon arriving at the final objective, established a signal station which he maintained all day under heavy shell fire. He several times traversed the zone of immediate danger to keep his lines in repair. His fine conduct was responsible for keeping Headquarters in touch with the situation and thus contributing valuable assistance to the success of the action. (English)
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