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- Name: Edward John MOTT
- D.O.B: 4th Jul, 1893
- D.O.A: 27th Jan, 1917
- D.O.D: 20th Oct, 1967
- Award: Victoria Cross
- Occupation at time of action: Sergeant, 1st Battalion The Border Regiment, 87th Brigade, 29th Division
- Book: The Complete History - Volume 2
South of Le Transloy, France 27 January 1917
27 January 1917
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The First World War 1917
The First World War 1917
On 27 January 1917 the British attacked the enemy line south of Le Transloy, between Bapaume and Combles. Sergeant E J Mott, 1st Battalion The Border Regiment, was instrumental in capturing an enemy machine-gun.
Citation
For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative when, in an attack, the company to which he belonged was held up at a strong point by machine-gun fire. Although severely wounded in the eye, Serjeant Mott made a rush for the gun, and after a fierce struggle seized the gunner and took him prisoner, capturing the gun. It was due to the dash and initiative of this non-commissioned officer that the left flank attack succeeded.
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