Sergeant William Joseph Gladney
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Gladney,
William Joseph
Place of birth: Newfoundland
Marital status: no data
Occupation (attested): Machinist
Occupation (normalized): Metalworking Machine Setter-Operator, General
Address:
Portugal Cove, Newfoundland
Cause of death:
Not specified
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 417
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
Rank detail
Sergeant (British Army).
Survived war: yes
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List
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RESEARCH INFORMATION
Uploader's Notes:
Distinguished Conduct Medal
London Gazette, June 3rd 1916 and
Supplement June 21st 1916
Action - Gallipoli - 1915
For conspicuous gallantry. He went out alone to within 25 yards of the enemy's trench, located four enemy machine guns, shot two sentries, and brought back a valuable report.
Mentioned in Despatches
London Gazette, July 13th 1916.
Action - Gallipoli - 1915.
Despatch came from General Sir Charles Munro, K.C.B.
Date of Despatch - March 6th 1916.
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Newfoundland Infantry Royal Newfoundland Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal Mentioned in Despatches ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2012-01-18
Last modified: 2012-08-01