Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 29695, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29695/supplement/7744. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. No.15818 Private George Stringer, Manchester Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion. On 8th March 1916 at Es Sinn, Mesopotamia, after the capture of an enemy position he was posted on the extreme right of his battalion to guard against any hostile attack. His battalion was subsequently forced back by an enemy counter-attack, but Private Stringer held his ground single-handed and kept back the enemy till all his grenades were expended. His very gallant stand saved the flank of his battalion and rendered a steady withdrawal possible. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29789/supplement/10052. GAZETTE ISSUE 29789, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, I have the honour to submit a detailed list of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men whom I desire to bring to special notice. OBILITCH MEDAL,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29945/supplement/1618. GOLD MEDAL,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29945/supplement/1618. GAZETTE ISSUE 29945. GOLD MEDAL. The Following are among the Decorations and medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. His Majesty the king has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 29695, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29695/supplement/7744. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. No.15818 Private George Stringer, Manchester Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion. On 8th March 1916 at Es Sinn, Mesopotamia, after the capture of an enemy position he was posted on the extreme right of his battalion to guard against any hostile attack. His battalion was subsequently forced back by an enemy counter-attack, but Private Stringer held his ground single-handed and kept back the enemy till all his grenades were expended. His very gallant stand saved the flank of his battalion and rendered a steady withdrawal possible. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29789/supplement/10052. GAZETTE ISSUE 29789, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, I have the honour to submit a detailed list of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men whom I desire to bring to special notice. OBILITCH MEDAL,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29945/supplement/1618. GOLD MEDAL,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29945/supplement/1618. GAZETTE ISSUE 29945. GOLD MEDAL. The Following are among the Decorations and medals awarded by the Allied Powers at various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. His Majesty the king has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the Decorations and medals in question.