In Memory Of

WALSH, LIONEL HENRY

Service Details
Age:
 38
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 7th Bn.
Regiment:
 London Regiment
Date of Death:
 1918-08-29
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, when the 7th London (174th Brigade, 58th London Division) was in action in Maricourt sector.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 VII. A. 22.
Cemetery:
 DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Localitly:
 Somme
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C, D C M
Citations:
 MC LG Sup 18 March 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a company in an attack. During a heavy bombardment of the newly captured position he moved up and down the shell hole line visiting his posts and encouraging his men. He secured his position very skilfully, and so directed the fire of his men as to break up a serious hostile counter-attack. He showed great courage and initiative." DCM LG Sup 29 September 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He collected and dressed the wounded under very heavy fire, and carried them to safety. Although wounded, he refused to cease work"
Son of Albert and Alice Jane Walsh, of "Brackley," Cumnor Avenue, Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. Born at Port Elizabeth. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown. Joined the South African Field Ambulance as Staff Serjt., and sailed with the first South African Contingent.