Lieut. E.J. Phillips, MC

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Military Cross (MC) (Geo.V): “Lieut. E.J. Phillips, July 19th 1916”

MC LONDON GAZETTE 26 SEPTEMBER 1916

 

“In the Book Pyramids & Poppies by P. Digby Page 136 – “Col. Thackeray and his 2 remaining Officers both wounded and 120 men left Delville Wood” and in the book “Delville Wood” by Ian Uys there are numerous references to Lt. Phillips and on page 265 there is the following paragraph;

 

“Edward Phillips was one of the two wounded Officers who emerged on the 20th with Col. Thackeray. He was awarded the MC in September 1916. On October 13 dangerously wounded at Butte de Warlen Court from which he died on the 16th of October”.

 

He is confirmed on the Nominal Roll of Infantry Officers at the Somme in July 1916 and he is confirmed on the list of Delville Wood decorations for his MC. On page 6 of 
the book “Delville Wood” is a group photo on which Lt. Phillips can be seen. 

Edward Phillips was one of the last three officers to leave The Wood.