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Captain ARTHUR MOORE LASCELLES

Regiment & Unit/Ship

Durham Light Infantry

3rd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 07 November 1918

Age 38 years old

Buried or commemorated at

DOURLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

II. C. 24.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Victoria Cross, Military Cross
  • Additional Info Son of John Lascelles, of Milford Hall, Newtown, Mont.; husband of Sophia Lascelles.
  • Personal Inscription UTTERLY REGARDLESS OF FEAR HE DIED FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY
  • Additional Citation note

    An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30471, dated 8th Jan., 1918, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty when in command of his company in a very exposed position. After a very heavy bombardment during which Capt. Lascelles was wounded, the enemy attacked in strong force but was driven off, success being due in a great degree to the fine example set by this officer, who, refusing to allow his wound to be dressed, continued to encourage his men and organise the defence. Shortly afterwards the enemy again attacked and captured the trench, taking several of his men prisoners. Capt. Lascelles at once jumped on to the parapet and followed by the remainder of his company, 12 men only, rushed across under very heavy machine-gun fire and drove over 60 of the enemy back, thereby saving a most critical situation. He was untiring in reorganising the position, but shortly afterwards the enemy again attacked and captured the trench and Capt. Lascelles, who escaped later. The remarkable determination and gallantry of this officer in the course of operations, during which he received two further wounds, afforded an inspiring example to all."

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