William James Garlinge, Military Medal

[Drwe]

William died on the 17th July 1916,no G/5196,private,he was with 8th Bn the Buffs, ( East Kent Regiment ),he was 31 when he died.This info is from the Commonwealth War Graves.I am trying to find which battle he may have died in,and any info on how he got the MM.

Kind Regards
Drew

 

[ronmanley]

Hello

The 8th battalion were involved in the battle of Delville Wood, an early engagement prior the the Battle of the Somme, the date was from 14 July - 3 September 1916, details here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Delville_Wood

His medal cards shows MM written on it no details as to when. Other medals include Star, Victory and British medals.

Hope this helps your research

Best Regards - Ron

 

[don]

This is the entry for him in the London Gazette (very last line on the bottom right)

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29953/supplements/1759

 

[Braveheart]

Hello Drwe,
here is some links to th 8th (service) Battalion of the new Armies
http://www.1914-1918.net/buffs.htm
http://www.1914-1918.net/24div.htm
The link to 24th Division will give which battles they were involved during the great war

best regards
Braveheart