| Godfrey Meynell |
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| 1904 births | |
| meynell, godfrey | |
| 1935 deaths | |
| british victoria cross recipients | |
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DETAILS He was 31 years old, and a Captain in the Corps of Guides, 12th Frontier Force Regiment , Indian Army during the Mohmand Campaign, India (2nd) . On 29 September 1935 at Mohmand , on the North West Frontier, India , in the final phase of an attack, Captain Meynell, seeking information on the most forward troops, found them involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. He at once took command and with two Lewis Gun s and about 30 men maintained a heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, but their overwhelming numbers nevertheless succeeded in reaching the position and putting the Lewis gun out of action. In the hand-to-hand struggle which ensued, Captain Meynell was mortally wounded, but the heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy prevented them from exploiting their success. FURTHER INFORMATION The medal Meynell's cross is said to be in family hands. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS This page has been from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. |
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