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[nigebowsher]

Have joined the group as I am researching the family history. My Grandfather's brother was Captain William Henry Bowsher MC of 20th Battalion, who died on 25/10/18  of injuries sustained in WW1. He was buried at Pommereuil. Any information about his service would be greatly appreciated, particularly the circumstances which led to the award of the MC. Thanks.

[charlie]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
His MC was a Kings Birthday award Gazetted on 04.06.1917. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30111/supplement/5477

There are no citations for the birthday honours, they were awarded for continuous ,,good work" rather than for one specific act of bravery.

Charlie

[nigebowsher]

Thanks for the info Charlie.

[mack]

captain bowsher joined the 20th battalion in spring 1916 as the transport officer,he was gravely wounded outside battalion HQs
act/captain bowsher was a livery stable owner before the war,which made his appointment as transport officer ideal

his two brothers also served
131698 ernest,walter bowsher,ASC.854th coy,wounded in the leg by a bullet 29-4-17,sent to 2nd western general hospital,cardiff 4-5-17
16241 charles,edward bowsher,gloucester regiment

all are remembered on beckford st.john the baptist war memorial and roll of honour

one of our members,RAVRICK has one of his medals

mack

[nigebowsher]

Thanks for this Mack. Charlie Bowsher was my grandfather. Ernest was his twin brother. Do you think that Ravrick would be good enough to send me pics of the medal?
This is the only photograph that I have of William.

[mack]

you can contact him on the forum nigel,he may even sell it to you

mack

[nigebowsher]

Thanks - have sent a message. Nigel