Edward Cass
Edward Earnshaw Eden Cass | |
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Nickname(s) | "Copper" |
Born | 3 March 1898 |
Military career
Educated at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Cass was commissioned into the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on 27 October 1916 during the First World War.[1] He was awarded the Military Cross and the Distinguished Service Order for his actions on the Western Front. The citation for his MC reads:[2]
For conspicuous gallantry and leadership. This officer led his company in the attack straight to its objective, rushing and capturing many machine guns and prisoners. On arrival he reorganised his company, and with another on his right secured a further 400 yards of ground, which he skilfully held and consolidated, repulsing repeated bombing attacks. He set a personal example of the highest order to his company.[3]
Promoted to acting
In retirement he became secretary of the
Bibliography
- ISBN 0132036215.
References
- ^ "No. 29803". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 October 1916. p. 10407.
- ^ "No. 31219". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 March 1919. p. 3225.
- ^ "No. 31119". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 January 1919. p. 611.
- ^ a b c d e "Cass, Edward Earnshaw Eden". Generals.dk. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ "No. 36436". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 March 1944. p. 1362.
- ISBN 978-1-84342-474-1., p. 43
- ^ "Edward Earnshaw Eden Cass". Dix Noonan Webb. Retrieved 12 January 2022.