2nd Lieut. Hugh McCorquodale, MC

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Hugh McCorquodale was born on 1 April 1898. He was the son of Harold McCorquodale and Grace Granville. He married Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland, daughter of Major Bertram Cartland and Mary Hamilton Scobell, on 28 December 1936 at Guildhall, London, England. He died on 29 December 1963 at age 65.

Hugh McCorquodale was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.

He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.

He gained the rank of officer in the service of the Cameron Highlanders.

He was decorated with the award of Military Cross (M.C.)

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Medal Index Cards

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• First name(s) Hugh
• Last name McCorquodale
• Year 1914-20
• Service number -
• Rank Second Lieutenant
• Regiment Cameron Highlanders
• Service record Rank: Second Lieutenant, Corps: Cameron Highlanders
• Image link http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D3778271
• Country Great Britain
• Medal type British Army medal index cards, 1914-1920
• Archive reference WO372/12
  

Gazetted Awards and Mentions in Despatches

• First Name: Hugh
• Initials: H
• Surname: McCorquodale
• Nationality: British
• Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
• Gallantry Awards: Military Cross
• Award Details: Distinguished Service
• Gazette Info: 9977
• Gazette Date: 26/09/1917
• Service: British Army
• Regiment: Cameron Highlanders and
• Gazette Info: Gazette issue 30466. M.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon under heavy machine-gun fire with the greatest courage and coolness keeping them under control although it appeared at one moment doubtful whether the advance could be continued. It was largely due to his fine personal example and skilful handling of his company that the enemy's counter-attack was delayed. Awarded the Military Cross.
• Gazette Date: 08/01/1918
• Gazette Page: 628

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