Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30770, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30770/pages/7619. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. S.6522 Serjeant William Gregg, D.C.M., M.M., Rifle Brigade (Derby). For most conspicuous bravery and brilliant leadership in action. On 6th May 1918 at Bucquoy, France, two companies of his unit attacked the enemy's outpost position without artillery preparation. Serjeant Gregg was with the right company, which came under heavy fire from the right flank as it advanced. All the officers with the company were hit. He at once took command of the attack. He rushed an enemy post and personally killed an entire machine-gun team and captured the gun and four men in a dug-out near by. He then rushed another post, killed two men and captured another. In spite of heavy casualties he reached his objective, and started consolidating the position. By this prompt and effective action this gallant Non-commissioned Officer saved the situation at a critical time and ensured the success of the attack. Later Serjeant Gregg's party were driven back by an enemy counter-attack, but, reinforcements coming up, he led a charge, personally bombed a hostile machine-gun, killed the crew and captured the gun. Once again he was driven back. He led another successful attack, and hung on to the position until ordered by his company commander to withdraw. Although under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire for several hours, Serjeant Gregg displayed throughout the greatest coolness and contempt of danger, walking about encouraging his men and setting a magnificent example. DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30512/supplements/1764. MILITARY MEDAL,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30001/supplements/2991. GAZETTE ISSUE 30001, MILITARY MEDAL - His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned soldier.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30770, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30770/pages/7619. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. S.6522 Serjeant William Gregg, D.C.M., M.M., Rifle Brigade (Derby). For most conspicuous bravery and brilliant leadership in action. On 6th May 1918 at Bucquoy, France, two companies of his unit attacked the enemy's outpost position without artillery preparation. Serjeant Gregg was with the right company, which came under heavy fire from the right flank as it advanced. All the officers with the company were hit. He at once took command of the attack. He rushed an enemy post and personally killed an entire machine-gun team and captured the gun and four men in a dug-out near by. He then rushed another post, killed two men and captured another. In spite of heavy casualties he reached his objective, and started consolidating the position. By this prompt and effective action this gallant Non-commissioned Officer saved the situation at a critical time and ensured the success of the attack. Later Serjeant Gregg's party were driven back by an enemy counter-attack, but, reinforcements coming up, he led a charge, personally bombed a hostile machine-gun, killed the crew and captured the gun. Once again he was driven back. He led another successful attack, and hung on to the position until ordered by his company commander to withdraw. Although under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire for several hours, Serjeant Gregg displayed throughout the greatest coolness and contempt of danger, walking about encouraging his men and setting a magnificent example. DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30512/supplements/1764. MILITARY MEDAL,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30001/supplements/2991. GAZETTE ISSUE 30001, MILITARY MEDAL - His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned soldier.