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'For conspicuous bravery in action during the attack on Malt Trench North of Warlencourt when he showed great initiative and resourcefulness in handling his Lewis Gun team.'
Recommendation date: 11 March 1917

'During the attack east of Mont St. Quentin, on the 2 September 1918, the left flank was held up by heavy machine gun fire. Although slightly wounded, he rushed his platoon with great gallantry through the fire swept zone, and cleared the next of machine guns, killing several of the gunners and causing the remainder to surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

'For conspicuous bravery in action. This N.C.O. in the attack on MALT TRENCH north of WARLENCOURT on the night of 1st/2nd March, 1917, showed great initiative and resourcefulness in handling his Lewis gun team. He carried on when all the Officers in his immediate vicinity were casualties and later placed his gun well out and covered the consolidating party. He then withdrew to the prepared position after having reported to remaining Officer (Lieutenant WARD) for instructions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140
Date: 27 August 1917