222799 A/Capt. Matthew Wilson Richmond MC.British Army 19th Btn. London Regiment 2nd Lt (A/Capt) Matthew Wilson Richmond MC. served with the 1/19th Bn, London Regt. (TF),attd. 97th Trench Mortar Bty. His citation reads:
"This officer was ordered at short notice to support with his Light T.M Bty an extensive raid on Houthulst Forest on the 18/19th Feb 1918.
He carefully selected his position, and being ordered not to register, made most accurate observations in broad daylight in the open and in close proximity to the enemy.
During the attack his battery fired over two tons of ammunition under conditions necessitating the greatest accuracy without a round short, despite enemy shelling and machine gun fire. He personally manned and fired the gun that was firing in closest proximity to our own infantry.
By his thorough reconnaissance, organisation and devotion to duty during the fight he largely contributed to the success of the operation."
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