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Recommendation date: 28 February 1917

Recommendation date: 24 October 1917

'On the 27th February 1917 at about 12-30 p.m. word was received at LE SARS A.D.S. that two men were lying wounded in an exposed position on the BAPAUME ROAD. Sergeant I. LING, Lance Corporal A. BAILEY, Private C. CATT and Private A. COE at once proceeded to locate these men. This was accomplished after a most dangerous and difficult search at about 800 yards from LE SARS A.D.S., two men of the 22nd Australian Infantry Battalion, attached to the V 2 A.T.M. Battery being found. No 361 bomber DODD H. was lying on the side of the road with shell wound in left thigh, and No. 316 Private BARTLEY R. was lying in a cellar, into which he had apparently fallen with a fractured skull and unconsciousness. First Aid was rendered, and through heavy shell fire, (both Shrapnel and High Explosive) the patients were conveyed to the R.A.P., the distance of carrying being 800 yards. Both on the forward and return journey several narrow escapes were experienced by the party. Major CHAPMAN the Officer i/c of the forward A.D.S's, further reports that this squad behaved in an exceptionally cool and courageous manner during the recent operations. I therefore wish to recommend these men for immediate reward, for untiring and conspicuous devotion to duty, and setting a fine example to those around them.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

'This N.C.O. at BELLEWAARDE RIDGE North East of HOOGE on 20th September, 1917 was in charge of stretcher bearers. The bearer post was being heavily shelled and several bearers were wounded. He dashed out brought in one of the wounded bearers to safety and stood in the open under heavy fire directing his squads to cover. His gallantry and coolness undoubtedly saved the lives of many men. On many occasions during the day this N.C.O. displayed the same qualities of coolness and rage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918