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'During the operations East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, on the morning of 8th August 1918, in a very heavy mist this N.C.O. worked with great zeal collecting men and assisting them to maintain direction during the advance. He rushed a German field gun which was still firing, and succeeded in capturing the gun and its crew. Later, he was mainly responsible for the capture of a strongly manned enemy strong point. His dash and determination were most conspicuous. On the morning of the 11th August 1918, during the operations East of FRAMERVILLE, near AMIENS, he again set a fine example of courage and inspired confidence in all about him. Regardless of very heavy enemy machine gun fire and artillery barrage, he moved about in the open and ensured that connection was maintained with the unit on his left flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

'During operations east of Mont St. Quentin, on 2 September, 1918, he showed great initiative in organizing an enveloping movement, dealing with a hostile post. At the head of his party, he rushed the post, killing two of the enemy himself, and capturing the gun and crew of one officer and ten other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920