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Recommendation date: 10 November 1917

'On the morning of 6th November, 1917, while the 113th Howitzer Battery was in action near WESTHOEK, east of YPRES, No. 890 Gunner A. JONES was the layer on a gun of which No. 1944 Corporal J.D. STEWART was in charge. During the time this Battery was in action heavy enemy fire was directed on the Battery position. Gunner JONES, though his No. 1 was knocked down by a bursting shell, continued at his task and set a magnificent example to the remainder of the detachment in so doing, until Corporal STEWART had recovered. The excellent example and devotion to duty displayed by this man is deserving of special recognition. Awarded Military Medal 19th November, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

'During the operations of 29th September 1918, resulting in the breach of the HINDENBURG LINE at BELLICOURT, the Batteries of this Brigade came under heavy artillery and Machine gun fire and it was necessary to withdraw the vehicles from a sunken and congested road. An ammunition wagon which had been hit by a shell, and was on fire drove through his Battery. Realising the danger to his Battery this N.C.O. ran behind the wagon and without hesitation opened the lid, withdrawing the ammunition and burning baskets, thus extinguishing the fire. Owing to the congested state of the road, the prompt action on the part of this N.C.O. undoubtedly saved casualties to personnel, horses and equipment, as other loaded ammunition wagons were on the road at the time. This N.C.O.'s fearless conduct is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91
Date: 15 September 1919