A NEW ZEALAND HERO.
Received This Day, 11.45 a.m. London, Jan. 11. Eighteen Victoria Crosses have been awarded, including Private Henry James Nicholas, a New Zealander, for conspicuous braver " and devotion to duty in attack. Nicholas belonged to the Lewis gun section. He was- ordered to form a defensive flank to the right of the advance which was subsequently checked by an enemy strong point. Nicholas rushed forward alone, shot the omcer in command of the strong point, overcame the garrison of sixteen, , capturing four wounded prisoners and a machine gun practically single-handed and -saving many casualties. Subsequently wen the advance reached its lim Nicholas collected ammunition under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. His exceptional valour and coolness throughout the operations was an inspiring example to all. -
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Levin Daily Chronicle, 12 January 1918, Page 3
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128A NEW ZEALAND HERO. Levin Daily Chronicle, 12 January 1918, Page 3
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