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'During operations east of YPRES 28th/29th September, 1917, this man carried the wounded back under very heavy shell fire and rallied his comrades encouraging them to every exertion when their strength was being very heavily taxed. He set a fine example of coolness and courage.' Second recommendation reads: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during the operations near Zonnebeke East of Ypres on 13th October 1917, especially under the following circumstances. When the enemy was concentrating a geat deal of heavy shell fire upon the area in the vicinity of the Zonnebeke Cross Roads, and was causing a large number of casulaties, Private Ludbrooke alone (there being no assistance at the time available), with greaT courage, endurance and determination frequently traversed this shell swept area and boruoght in wounded until all had been placed under shelter. He was thus the means of saving four men who could not help themselves and at the same time leading four others to shelter, who otherwise would have been sacrificed, as they were so dazed as to be unable to make for shelter although able to walk.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918