Captain William Ferguson, M.C.
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T/Captain William Ferguson, 12th Battalion att. 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment
Captain William Ferguson was killed by a German sniper, at "Frost"
Trench 1st November 1916 and is remembered with honour on the Thiepval
Memorial - Pier and Face 5 A and 6 C.
He was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in action at
Deville Wood on the 24th August 1916, although wounded he remained in
command. His citation read: "He led his company with great courage and initiative.
He formed a defensive flank to the right, and maintained touch throughout with troops on either flank.
Later he showed great skill in consolidating the position gained."
(London Gazette 14/11/1916)
(Photo submitted by Fr. Timothy Ferguson - William Ferguson was first cousin to
his grandfather)
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12th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment men (Plymouth 1915)
William Ferguson is seated on the front left.
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