Born: 9 August 1886
Died: 1 January 1972
Awarded the Military Medal. The recommendation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line N. of Bellicourt on 30 Sept. 1918.
During the first stage of the attack this brave N.C.O. showed an utter disregard of danger in spite of M.G. fire from both flanks which was causing numerous casualties. He advanced quickly and by his determined and resolute manner so inspired his comrades in the immediate vicinity that they followed him to the final assault whereby a number of the enemy were killed and the remainder put to flight. During a strong counter attack which was launched by the enemy later, he so controlled and directed the fire that none of the enemy reached the trench in his vicinity. During the whole of the operation, by his quick decision and sound judgement and by his good leadership he contributed largely to the success of the attack.
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