Recommendation date: "8 September 1918 (9 October 1918)"

'On 1st September, 1918, during operations North of PERONNE, when his Platoon Commander and all Platoon Non Commissioned Officers had become casualties, Private FAHEY assumed command and carried on with great dash and initiative. He led his Platoon to the correct line of the objective, and, whilst there, displayed great coolness and command of his men in spite of heavy enemy barrage fire. he made intelligent use of all ground and kept up communication with his Company Commander in a manner worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

On September 29th 1918 during operations South of Bony Corporal Fancy did splendid work with his section in clearing up obscure situations and patrolling. When the company had to move forward to a new line he was mainly responsible for obtaining touch with the troops on the flank. Cpl Fahey and his section later went out in face of heavy artillery and machine gun fire and did splendid work in reporting and sending back valuable information as to the position in front. His task was made very difficult as it was daylight and nothing was known as to the whereabouts of the enemy in front. His coolness and courage throughout the operation was of the highest order.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919