LIEUTENANT MASSEY, M.C.
The following is an extract from the London Gazette of 16th August:— "Lieut.- • Massey, Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Previous to an attack he performed service invaluable to his brigade in successfully carrying out its assembly arrangements. The fact that there was no hitch was due to his careful personal reconnaissances. Afterwards during the attack he did valuable work in going forward, when, communication had broken down owing to casualties and other confusion and returning with a clear report on the general situation." Lieut. F. G. Massey was mentioned in despatches after the Somme, in which battle his brigade was engaged continuously for 21 clays. He is the son of the Right Hon. W. F. Massey, and left with the. New Zealand Rifle Brigade (7th Reinforcements).
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Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 41, 17 August 1917, Page 8
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133LIEUTENANT MASSEY, M.C. Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 41, 17 August 1917, Page 8
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