Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30215/supplement/7907. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 2251 Private William Ratcliffe, South Lancashire Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery. On 14 June 1917 at Messines, Belgium, after an enemy's trench had been captured, Private Ratcliffe located an enemy machine-gun which was firing on his comrades from the rear, whereupon, single-handed and on his own initiative, he immediately rushed the machine-gun position and bayonetted the crew. He then brought the gun back into action in the front line. This very gallant soldier has displayed great resource on previous occasions, and has set an exceptionally fine example of devotion to duty. MILITARY MEDAL,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30209/supplement/7769. GAZETTE ISSUE 30209, MILITARY MEDAL, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30215/supplement/7907. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 2251 Private William Ratcliffe, South Lancashire Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery. On 14 June 1917 at Messines, Belgium, after an enemy's trench had been captured, Private Ratcliffe located an enemy machine-gun which was firing on his comrades from the rear, whereupon, single-handed and on his own initiative, he immediately rushed the machine-gun position and bayonetted the crew. He then brought the gun back into action in the front line. This very gallant soldier has displayed great resource on previous occasions, and has set an exceptionally fine example of devotion to duty. MILITARY MEDAL,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30209/supplement/7769. GAZETTE ISSUE 30209, MILITARY MEDAL, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned.