Monday 14 May 2018

Arthur Percival DSO, MC

Lieutenant-Colonel Percival

Tuesday 14th May 1918

The 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment are currently in reserve west of Albert. They had the good news today that their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Percival MC has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Also Captain Browning has been awarded the Military Cross. More importantly fifty two other ranks have arrived from base as reinforcements as well as one officer - Second Lieutenant S A Peerless.

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