Carl Jose Michell

Carl was born 5th October 1893 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was the son of Carlton Cumberbatch Michell and his second wife Evelina nee Lawton. He originally assisted his father who was an Organ Pipe Maker & Expert Voicer in the 1911 census. He first went into battle on 1 Aug 1915 in France.

On 27 August 1917 he was appointed Temporary Second Lieutenant in the Cavalry.

Carl was awarded the Military Cross on 1st April 1919. The award was published in the London Gazette, Publication date:1 April 1919 Supplement:31266 Page:4330 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31266/supplement/4330 

T[emporary] 2nd Lt. Carl Jose Michell, 5th Res. Regt. of Cav., att[ache]d 20th H[ussa]rs.

For conspicuous gallantry and skill in command of a patrol near St. Hilaire on 8th November, 1918, when he followed up the enemy's retirement with great courage, sending in most valuable reports. During the patrol several of his men were blown up by an exploding train, but although badly shaken, totally regardless of the machine-gun fire, which was playing on the debris and also the danger of another truck exploding, he led the work of rescuing the wounded. 

 

The London Gazette, Publication date:9 December 1919 Supplement:31680 Page:15355
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31680/supplement/15355

Carl married Kathleen E Walsh in 1925 and they had one daughter. Carl died in 1982.