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'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near CHUIGNES on 24th August, 1918. Sgt. LOVEBAND displayed exceptional courage in getting his gun into action through an intense enemy barrage. As it was all important that the Infantry received supporting fire, at the greatest risk he calmly advanced and was able to bring heavy fire on to enemy Machine Guns, effectively silencing them and enabling the Infantry to proceed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 2 April 1973

'During the attack west of HARGICOURT and VILLERET on 16th September, 1918, Sergeant LOVEBAND was in charge of a sub-section of two guns attached to an Infantry Battalion for their close support. At the outset one of his gun crews sustained heavy casualties and in the heavy fog at Zero hour organised progress became most difficult. By sheer personal effort and devotion to duty he succeeded in collecting his men, and re-organising, pushed on in advance of the infantry and rendered very valuable assistance. Later his gun crews sustained further casualties and he again re-organised them and established them in good positions from whence he was able to cover the direct fire the consolidation of the Infantry, notwithstanding exceptionally heavy Artillery and Machine Gun fire. Throughout the operations he desplayed great initiative and disregard of personal danger. His coolness under trying circumstances inspired his men and greatly assisted in the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919