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| He was 31 years old, and a ] in the Corps of Guides, ], ] during the ] |
He was 31 years old, and a ] in the Corps of Guides, ], ] during the ]. | ||
| On ] ] at ], on the North West Frontier, ], in the final phase of an attack, Captain Meynell, seeking information on the most forward troops, found them involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. He at once took command and with two ]s and about 30 men maintained a heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, but their overwhelming numbers nevertheless succeeded in reaching the position and putting the Lewis gun out of action. In the hand-to-hand struggle which ensued, Captain Meynell was mortally wounded, but the heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy prevented them from exploiting their success. | On ] ] at ], on the North West Frontier, ], in the final phase of an attack, Captain Meynell, seeking information on the most forward troops, found them involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. He at once took command and with two ]s and about 30 men maintained a heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, but their overwhelming numbers nevertheless succeeded in reaching the position and putting the Lewis gun out of action. In the hand-to-hand struggle which ensued, Captain Meynell was mortally wounded, but the heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy prevented them from exploiting their success. | ||
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| ==The medal== | ===The medal=== | ||
| ⚫ | Meynell's cross is said to be in family hands. | ||
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Revision as of 18:20, 18 March 2006
Godfrey Meynell (VC, MC) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details
He was 31 years old, and a Captain in the Corps of Guides, 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army during the Mohmand Campaign, India (2nd).
On 29 September 1935 at Mohmand, on the North West Frontier, India, in the final phase of an attack, Captain Meynell, seeking information on the most forward troops, found them involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. He at once took command and with two Lewis guns and about 30 men maintained a heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, but their overwhelming numbers nevertheless succeeded in reaching the position and putting the Lewis gun out of action. In the hand-to-hand struggle which ensued, Captain Meynell was mortally wounded, but the heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy prevented them from exploiting their success.
Further information
The medal
Meynell's cross is said to be in family hands.
See also
External links
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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