- Lt. Milton Fowler Gregg, VC
- The RCR
The Citation read:
"For most conspicuous bravery and initiative during the operation  near Cambrai 27
September to 1 October 1918.
On 28 September, when the advance of the Brigade was held up by fire from both flanks
and by thick, uncut wire, he crawled forward alone and explored the wire until he found a
small gap through which he subsequently led his men and forced an entry into the enemy
trench. The enemy counter-attacked in force, and, through lack of bombs, the situation
became critical. Although wounded, Lieutenant Gregg returned under terrific fire and
collected a further supply. Then, rejoining his party, which by this time was much reduced
in numbers, and in spite of a second wound, he reorganised and led them with the greatest
determination against enemy trenches, which he finally cleared. He personally killed or
wounded 11 of the enemy and took 25 prisoners, in addition to 12 machine guns captured in
this trench. Remaining with his company in spite of wounds, he again on 30 September, led
his men in attack until severely wounded.
The outstanding valour of this officer saved many casualties and enabled the advance to
continue."
For this valour he was awarded the Victoria Cross. |
