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Rank : Acting Colour Sergeant

Army Number : 14507

Unit : 6th Bn, 7th Bn, 9th Bn

Biography :

Douglas Bacon Served with The Leicestershire Regiment during World War One, entering France on 29.7.1915. As a Private he was awarded the M. M. while for his actions serving in 6th Bn at Bazentin Wood 14/15.7.1916 (London Gazette 21.09.1916, page 9199). He later served in 7th and 9th Bns, reaching the rank of Acting CSgt. He was also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (L.G. 16.10.1919). Discharged on 19.7.1919.
He died in 1957, aged 61 years.

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Date of Birth : 1896

Place of Birth : Holloway, London

Date of Death : 1957

Period of Service : 1914-19

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France and Flanders