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Sgt. Herbert Wilson Shaw MM.
British Army 24th (Oldham Pioneers) Btn. A Coy. Manchester Regiment
from:Arthurs, Oldham
Herbert Shaw volunteered in 1914, one of the original Oldham Pals and served throughout the war, first in France and then in Italy. He won a Military Medal for his actions on 8th of May 1917 at the Battle of Arras (Bullecourt). Under heavy bombardment he finished work on Bullecourt Avenue, removed his platoon and then found out that several men were missing. He returned through the barrage, located the men and brought them in.

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