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'For devotion to duty and courage. This man is a member of No. 1 . Sub-Section of this Company attached to the 13th A.F.A. Brigade. On 29th august 1918 on the PERONNE front, he was detailed with an N.C.O. to lay a telephone line from 13th A.F.A. Brigade Headquarters North East of BELLOY EN SANTERRE to the 15th Australian Infantry Brigade at the Brickworks, VILLERS CARBONNEL. The approaches to the latter position were under direct observation of the enemy and heavily shelled by 5.9 and 4.2 Howitzers during the whole afternoon. he was working on the line under these conditions for 5 hours, and greatly assisted in establishing and maintaining communication until it was considered impossible to further maintain it. he then went out with his N.C.O. and laid a cable along a different route. He and his companion were both considerably fatigued as they had already experienced a heavy period of work. He had several narrow escapes from the enemy shelling but was most willing in his duties which were performed without regard to personal safety. By his perseverance, courage, and devotion to duty he greatly contributed to maintaining satisfactory communication between the Units concerned.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919