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'During the Operations at NAUROY on 30th September 1918. This N.C.O. was a Platoon Sergeant and on the afternoon of 30th September his Platoon was ordered to advance their position. he greatly assisted in the preparation for this advance as the Platoon was scattered in shell-holes and close up to the enemy in a very exposed position. He was first out and led the Platoon forward and when the Sunken Road was reached he at once took command as the Platoon Commander was hit, and organised the position. By his vigorous and well controlled fire he prevented the enemy counter-attacking, after a great number had moved down, from the SUGAR FACTORY and formed up in front of his Platoon. He held this position until ordered to retire some hours later, although his flanks were absolutely exposed and he could get no help from flanking Units. When the Platoon retired he again organised their position. Throughout the day he set an admirable example to his men and carried out a very difficult operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919