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Son of George and Jane Rodger, of Broxburn, Scotland.
<p>Military Medal, No. 3225 Supplement to the London Gazette, 13 March 1918. Excellent and determined work on August 16th to August 20th 1917. On August 19th, after his platoon officers and NCO's had become casualties, he took charge of the platoon and held a detached point in advance of our front line, and although heavily shelled by the enemy, and suffering numerous casualties, he held his ground for 48 hours until relieved.</p><p> Cpl. Rodger's cheerfulness, and skill in placing his men, was alone responsible for the advance post being held, as his actions inspired his men, and was a splendid example to them"</p><p>Bar: This NCO displayed great coolness and determination in the attack on Passchendale Ridge on November 6th., leading a platoon of reinforcements from the support to the forward area. Four hours after zero, he showed great resourcefulness in leading his men over open country under most terrific artillery fire and a direct machine-gun fire.</p><p> Upon arriving at his destination, he quickly sized up the situation, made his dispositions, and his conduct throughout the remainder of the tour was magnificent and an example to all ranks.</p>
Digital gallery of Company Sergeant Major George Rodger
Digital gallery of
Company Sergeant Major George Rodger
This photograph shows George Rodger Military Medal (MM & Bar) (right) with his father, also George Rodger, and his younger brother James Rodger.
George won the Military Medal in August 1917 and bar in November 1917.
James survived the war and joined the War Graves Commission.
Digital gallery of
Company Sergeant Major George Rodger
Digital gallery of
Company Sergeant Major George Rodger
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This photograph shows George Rodger Military Medal (MM & Bar) (right) with his father, also George Rodger, and his younger brother James Rodger. George won the Military Medal in August 1917 and bar in November 1917. James survived the war and joined the War Graves Commission.
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Page 493 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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VALLEY CEMETERY Pas de Calais, France
Valley Cemetery lies south of Vis-en-Artois, some 12 kilometres south-east of Arras on the D939 road. From Vis-en-Artois take the D9 towards Cherisy for 1.5 kilometres, then take a track towards the cemetery on your left.
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