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Recommendation date: 19 July 1917

'On the night of 25th/26th June, 1917, in the trenches east of MESSINES, this N.C.O., had charge of 25 other ranks, carrying ammunition to a forward Battalion dump. This party was subjected to very heavy H.E. and shrapnel fire while proceeding along the road. Sergeant HOGAN showed great coolness and leadership in reorganising his party which had become scattered, and cheering them on; led the whole party through the shelled area without a casualty. Again on the night of 26th/27th June, 1917, in the trenches east of MESSINES, this N.C.O. was one of a party engaged in digging a new support line, and although subjected to heavy shell fire throughout the night he set a splendid example of devotion to duty by energetically urging on his men. Also on the night of 1st/2nd July, 1917, in the trenches east of MESSINES, whilst assisting with a wiring party in front of our line, he again set a splendid example of coolness and bravery to the men by the energetic and cheering manner in which he helped to superintend the work, although exposed to, and under close observation of the enemy, who were in shell holes within 100 yards, and were continually sniping at the party. Thie N.C.O. also did conspicuously good work on other carrying and working parties during the term in the trenches between 22nd June, 1917, and 11th July, 1917, and throughout the period was a splendid example to the men of devotion to duty coolness and bravery under most adverse circumstances and under very heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9
Date: 24 January 1918