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Pte. Albert William Osgood
British Army 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment
from:Bishops Stortford
(d.30th July 1916)
Bertie Osgood received a commendation "For conspicuous gallantry" 4 months before he was killed.
Ref. 1138 Gunner A.W. Osgood, No. 14 Battery, Motor Mach. Gun Serv. (LG 11 Mar. 1916).
For conspicuous gallantry. During a heavy hostile bombardment a shell burst, knocking over all the gun team except No. 2. He was picked up, and, though wounded and in a semi-conscious state, with great bravery continued to work his gun, and subsequently carried a message back to report.
The family still have the letter that was sent to Bertie's parents dated 29/4/1920 stating that his body had been exhumed and re-buried at the Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme. The family are very proud of Bertie and we plan to visit his grave in Northern France on the 100th anniversary of his death.
