Capt. Gerald Ewart Gott 1893 - 1966
Capt. Gerald Ewart Gott , M.C. London Gazette 30.7.1919 Capt. Gerald Ewart Gott, 2nd Bn. Bedf. R. ''For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in command of a supporting company in an attack on Ronssoy, September 18th, 1918. He early became engaged with the enemy and overcame all opposition, capturing three machine guns and twenty prisoners and killing many. On reaching his objective he reorganised his company under heavy shell fire and thoroughly cleared this area of all hidden enemy.'' Settled as a farmer in Mooi River, Natal, South Africa.
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| Born: Bromley, Kent, , England 1893 | Baptised:
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