Allastair McReady-Diarmid facts for kids
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Allastair McReady-Diarmid
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| Born | 21 March 1888 Southgate, London |
| Died | 1 December 1917 (aged 29) near Mœuvres, France |
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Remembered on the Cambrai Memorial
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1917 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | The Middlesex Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
Allastair Malcolm Cluny McReady-Diarmid was a brave British soldier. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for courage a soldier can get in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. He was born on March 21, 1888, and sadly passed away on December 1, 1917, when he was 29 years old.
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A Hero in World War I
Allastair McReady-Diarmid was an Acting Captain in the 17th Battalion of The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own). This was during World War I, a very big and important war. He showed incredible bravery during a battle in France.
His Amazing Act of Bravery
On November 30 and December 1, 1917, Captain McReady-Diarmid was fighting near a place called Moeuvres in France. The enemy soldiers had broken into their position, and the situation was very dangerous.
The First Attack
Captain McReady-Diarmid quickly led his company of soldiers. They moved through heavy enemy fire. He immediately attacked the enemy. His actions pushed them back about 300 yards. They caused many injuries to the enemy. They also captured 27 enemy soldiers.
The Second Attack
The very next day, the enemy attacked again. They pushed back another company of soldiers. This company had lost all of its officers. Captain McReady-Diarmid didn't give up. He asked for volunteers to join him. He led the attack himself. He bravely threw bombs, which helped his soldiers take back the lost ground. Sadly, during this brave act, he was hit by an enemy bomb and died.
Remembering Captain McReady-Diarmid
Captain McReady-Diarmid's courage helped his fellow soldiers greatly. His actions saved many lives. He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial to the Missing in France. This memorial honors soldiers who died in the war and have no known grave.
When he was a boy, Allastair McReady-Diarmid went to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School for Boys in Barnet, England. Today, his Victoria Cross medal is on display. You can see it at the National Army Museum in Chelsea, England. It reminds everyone of his incredible bravery.
