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'On the 9th August, 1918 during 2nd Australian operation East of AMIENS whilst in charge of Horsed Ambulance Wagons, working between HARBONNIERES and BYONVILLERS, the Loading Post was very heavily shelled with H.E. about 2 p.m. There were about 20 stretcher cases lying about in the open and it was owing to the coolness of this N.C.O. while supervising the loading of the wagons that these cases were got away without further casualties. Later, by maintaining close contact with the stretcher bearers as they followed behind the Infantry, he established a Loading Post for his Wagons, just West of FRAMERVILLE. From that time onward, he directed his Wagons across tracks and roads quite impassable for Motor traffic and he was of the very greatest service in the evacuation of the wounded. For the greater part of the route they were under direct observation and it was very frequently subjected to heavy bursts of H.E. at various points. By his good judgement and gallantry he was able to get his patients through without casualties by constantly selecting new routes across the open country. From the night 7/8th August, to the 10th August, his work was marked by the greatest efficiency, bravery and coolness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919