Source: War Diary 1915.
Military Cross
Elliott, Robert Gordon: Captain (Military Cross) Source: Galt Daily Reporter. May 19, 1915. Page 1.
Source: The London Gazette. No. 29824. Page 11077. November 14, 1916.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. He maintained communication under very heavy fire. He worked ceaselessly for two days and nights with great courage and determination.
Note that attestation pepers give name as “Elliott” with two ‘t’s and signature shows 1 ‘t’.
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