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HOW AN OFFICER'S LIFE WAS SAVED By Telegraph—Prose Association-Copyright London, March 12. The long lists of distinguished conduct medals contain eloquent proof' of tho splendid spirit in the ranks. There are many instances of self-sacrifice and coolness in acutosfc danger - .. - - One of the most remarkable deeds is that of Lance-Corporal Bates, of tho Berkshiros. He showed conspicuous gallantry in going out to tho front lino and bringing in an officer who had beep wounded in tho tliroat._ Bates obscrvec that the officer was dying from suffoea. tion, so he found a straw and. forced it down his throat,'enabling the officer .to breathe and suck water from a bottle, a®cer "> - "
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2719, 14 March 1916, Page 5
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111REMARKABLE DEED Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2719, 14 March 1916, Page 5
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