Name: |
BAWDEN |
Given Name: |
ELDRED LEONARD |
Initials: |
E L |
Rank: |
LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Railways and Harbours Brigade |
Date of Death: |
1922-03-10Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
26 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, during Rand Revolt |
Decorations: |
M C |
Citations: |
LG Sup 30 July 1919 pg. 9714 - "For conspicuous gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty as forward observation officer. He accompanied the infantry on October 14th, 15th, 19th and 20th, 1918. He obtained and sent back valuable information, and with his small party captured some forty prisoners. He was wounded at Belgiek on October 20th whilst attending a wounded infantryman under heavy shell fire. His conduct was exemplary and excited the admiration of all ranks." |
Additional Information: |
Son of Eldred Bawden |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2018-02-04