SGT. TEBBITS MEDALS

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Military Medal (placed in reverse to show 'bravery in the field'), 1914/15 star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. - Essex Regiment cap badge.

THE ESSEX REGIMENT (10TH BATTALION) 1917

About half past four, heavy shellfire pointed to a counter-attack by way of the Westroosebeke road, but 2ndLieut. N.D.J. Hight was able to deal effectively with the party, who got within two hundred yards of the Essex position, by deploying from shellhole to shellhole. As the Germans came forward they were met with rifle and Lewis gun fire. One of the latter weapons stopped firing owing to mud, and L.Corporal C. Tebbit coolly proceeded to take the gun to pieces, clean and reassemble it and then fire again in time to assist the repulse of the final enemy effort. It was due to the coolness and determination of Hight and his men that the Germans were driven off, leaving several casualties, which were removed during the night. This post was not relieved until next day (October 23rd) and all that time was the object of special hostile attention. When the 11th Royal Fusiliers came in at night, "A", "C" and part of "B" Company remained in support of Rose Trench. Whilst looking for this point, Lieut. Nichol was seriously wounded and handed over command to C.S.M. Bishork, as all the other officers in the Company had become casualties. Then, having seen that his men were safely in the Trench, Nicol walked down to the dressing station. This Company afterwards also reported to Cane Post. On October 23rd the Battalion embussed at Canal Bank, where it was joined by Hight's gallant band and the unit, once more together, proceeded to Tunnelling Camp.

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