A NEW V.C.
—_—*■ ~,i| OVERSEA OFFICER'S "WONDEBItft W . WORK." ', ~'3 War Office, March W). ,jf The King has been plpa«od to of the. award of the Victoria, Clroe* WrSg Captain Henry William Murray, Djß.o,,j| Australian Infantry. For most conspicuous bravery whW'tttJ*S command of the right flank company JMSjI attack. Ho let his company to the ej|i3| sault with great skill """d courage, antral tho position was quickly captur«C;M Fighting of a very severe nature foUpw«sK cd, and three heavy beaten hack, these successes being to Captain Murray's •wonderful work. "0J Throughout the night his company •WPMS3 fered heavy casualties through trated enemy shell Are, and on one °°*&| casion gave ground for a snort way. TWl* ffl| , gallant officer rallied hit command'•ft;'S saved the s!tuation by sheer valor, ', *3jH He made his presence U\t throughout Jg the line, encouraging his men, he»dlnjS| bombing parties, leading bayonet and carrying wounded to placet of l|if»' l^S His magnificent example inspired'alt ?« . men throughout. % ;*H|
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Taranaki Daily News, 31 May 1917, Page 5
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160A NEW V.C. Taranaki Daily News, 31 May 1917, Page 5
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