Honouring Acts of WWI Heroism: 8 Heroes

Captain Donaldson of the King's Royal Rifles was honoured for action on 15th July 1916. 

"...whilst wounded he remained with his company, encouraging them on under heavy...fire, until he was hit again and forced to retire."

Sergeant Gallop was awarded the Military Medal for taking an enemy trench with only 1 man wounded

"When no telephonists or linesmen were available, volunteered to patrol the O.P. wire as communication had failed. He succeeded in mending several breaks in the line and restoring communication"

"...for taking an important message to the firing line"

Sergeant Fern was awarded his medal for repairing damage to the main line leading to the gun-spurs, whilst being under heavy shell fire all the time

For excellent work in maintaining discipline in the R.N.D. Transport and for convoying a column of transport, frequently under fire, in the neighbourhood of Ypres and elsewhere

Awarded for rescuing wounded comrades under heavy fire

"...for conspicuous bravery in capturing a hostile machine gun in Delville Wood"