"BABY" OF THE COMPANY
A thrilling story of how a boy of 18 led n. bayonet charge was told by Corporal [sherwood, of 1) Company of the 2nd Battalion of the Manchester Regiment, who. with a baton of wounded, arrived at Cardiff recently. Tt was on Oct. 20 (said the corporal). The Germans were all around us. and our trenches had been enfiladed by their fire. First our lieutenant, was wounded, and th<ri the sergeant, and we were left without a single ollieer in command of the platoon. Whilst we were wondering what to do Private Presku, a lad of IS, known as the baby of the company, threw up his rap, and with a ringing cheer yelled, "Fix your bayonets, lads."' We did so, and charged the advancing Germans. Preston was in the act of bayoneting one Herman, when the la'<"r shouted. "For Cod's sake, don't, stick me." "It's too late." replied the youngster: "it's through you." That young fellow has been recommended for distinction, concluded Corporal Isherwood.
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 6, 22 January 1915, Page 2 (Supplement)
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