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'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 18th September 1918 between the hours of 6.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. in attack on enemy position (Outpost Hindenburg Line) near VENDELLES North of VERMAND and East of ST. QUENTIN. Private JENKINS was attached to RMO 45th A.I. Battalion as a runner to notify ambulance of exact position of R.A.P. as soon as established. Just after Zero hour as battalion was attacking and Headquarters was advancing over open country enemy S.O.S. Barrage opened and caught them inflicting numerous casualties. Every Headquarters Officer except R.M.O. and one other Headquarter Officer was hit and of the 16 other Ambulance Bearers, 8 became casualties. Private JENKINS, although attached as a runner voluntarily exposed himself in the most fearless and unselfish manner in giving assistance to the wounded. This done he accompanied the Battalion and on arrival at the R.A.P. at once set off under heavy fire to bring back his message. He delivered it safely and at once returned, organised a fresh squad from surviving Bearers and from then on did splendid work in carrying wounded. The R.M.O. to whom he was attached spoke highly of his fine conduct.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919