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'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at LIHONS on the 20th August 1918. Enemy snipers were very active and held commanding positions causing front line troops a considerable amount of trouble. Private KLEMETILLA in company with [2043] Private J.G. FRASER went out and secured sniping positions in the vicinity of the front line. This soldier through his keen observation greatly assisted in accounting for two of the enemy killed and another wounded. At 11 a.m. on the 22nd August the enemy put down a heavy barrage on our front and support lines and although only in a concealed and not protected position Private KLEMETILLA remained on duty and again greatly assisted by his keen observation in accounting for three more of the enemy killed. Immediately after the barrage lifted Private KLEMETILLA, observing for Private FRASER, saw a party of ten of the enemy endeavouring to re-occupy a forward position that had been withdrawn during the barrage, and by his keenness in picking up targets greatly assisted in accounting for two of this party being killed and a third wounded. His work during the whole tour displayed an untiring energy and utter disregard for personal safety which greatly inspired the front line men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919