Info

SurnameMuspratt
ForenameTerence Petty
RankLieut. (T/Capt.)
Army No
Battalion3rd
Commissioned1914-08-15
Date Of Wounds1914-09-20
WoundsWounded at Rouge Maison, Vailly, France
Died Killed1918-05-29
Death DetailsDied of wounds. France.
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
ResidenceWarwick
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1914-09-09
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoHe was although severely wounded a second time at Broadmarsh Crater, Vimy Ridge on 28th April 1916, but refused to leave his company, and continued in command during four hours of heavy fighting until the danger had passed - He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions. His citation read "For conspicuous gallantry.Though badly wounded he refused to leave his post. He showed great determination and carried on his duty for four hours. The situation became quieter, and he then went to the dressing-station." He died age 22 on the 29th May 1918 at Lhery, France. Son of the late Dr. Charles D. and Mrs. Mabel Muspratt, of Bournemouth. Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France - grave Ref: XVI. AA. 16.

Assignments

3rd Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant
3rd Worcestershire Regiment - Captain

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914 Star
The Allied Victory Medal
Clasp to the 1914 Star

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Military CrossLt (T/Capt.)3rdVimy Ridge1916-06-24

Foreign Decorations & Awards

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Royal Flying Corps

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