Belgian Croix de Guerre

[gibsons]

Hi guys, another new boy to the forum, I was in the R.E.`s myself but don`t hold that against me.
My enquiry is concerning my late Grandfather ' 41250 Cpl John William Gibson' who was decorated with the Belgian Croix de Guerre, gazetted in July 1918. Very curious for details of the circumstances in which he won the award, is it possible that the info would be contained within the war diaries for that period. I am sorry but I don`t know which battalion he was with but I`m led to believe he may have joined up in St Helens.
Many thanks

[tonyrod]

hi gibson, and welcome to the forum your grandfather's card i am sure others will be along  a little
later to help out more,  and he made serjeant,  enjoy your stay. tonyrod

 Medal card of Gibson, John W
Corps Regiment No Rank
Manchester Regiment 41250 Serjeant
 
Date 1914-1920
Catalogue reference WO 372/8  

[themonsstar]

He was in the 11th Bn

[tonyrod]

 some great reading on the 11 battalion on the main site,
http://www.themanchesters.org/11th%20batt.htm . enjoy tonyrod

[timberman]

Hi gibson
Welcome to the forum.

Here is a lnk to wiki, gives a good description as to why it was awarded.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_Guerre

Timberman

[gibsons]

Many thanks Guys, very interesting. If anybody can come up with any more it will be most appreciated