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Recommendation date: 15 April 1917

Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

'Private Lonergan volunteered to act as Stretcher Bearer during attack on HINDENBURG LINE South of REINCOURT on 11th April 1917. Several Regimental Stretcher Bearers were and get in wounded. He knew enemy had control of No Man's Land with Machine Guns and Snipers but went out willingly and did magnificent work. His splendid physique allowed him to work continuously carrying in wounded, he was absolutely tireless and fearless. He was recommended for bravery at POZIERES but did not receive an award.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

'Is recommended for great bravery and leadership in action near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. This N.C.O.'s Platoon was on the right flank of the Battalion during the attack and he displayed great coolness and initiative throughout. When the advancing troops on his left were being troubled by an enemy post he worked round, rushed the post and killed all the garrison. During the consolidation this N.C.O. was particularly conspicuous moving up and down the line encouraging the men and generally supervising the work under heavy enemy machine gun and artillery fire. This N.C.O. has shown great gallantry on many past occasions, and is well worthy of recognition. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at BULLECOURT, 11th April, 1917.'
Source: Military Order 87
Date: 15 February 1919