Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 29264, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29264/supplements/8132. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned for the conspicuous acts of bravery: - Seaman R.N.R. George McKenzie Samson, O.N. 2408A. On 25th April 1915 during the landing on V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Seaman Samson, with three other men was assisting the commander of their ship, HMS River Clyde at the work of securing the lighters. He worked all day under very heavy fire, attending wounded and getting out lines. He was eventually dangerously wounded by Maxim fire. Medaille Militaire.: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30870/supplements/10092. GAZETTE ISSUE 30870, MEDAILLE MILITAIRE, Decoration conferred by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the War. His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission to wear the Decoration in question.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 29264, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29264/supplements/8132. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned for the conspicuous acts of bravery: - Seaman R.N.R. George McKenzie Samson, O.N. 2408A. On 25th April 1915 during the landing on V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Seaman Samson, with three other men was assisting the commander of their ship, HMS River Clyde at the work of securing the lighters. He worked all day under very heavy fire, attending wounded and getting out lines. He was eventually dangerously wounded by Maxim fire. Medaille Militaire.: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30870/supplements/10092. GAZETTE ISSUE 30870, MEDAILLE MILITAIRE, Decoration conferred by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the War. His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission to wear the Decoration in question.