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BOLES George Herbert
23/366, Acting Company Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Gazetted 13 February 1917, p1549
Flers 15 September 1916.  For conspicuous gallantry in action.  He re organized his men and led them forward under heavy fire.  Later he dug in and maintained his position until relieved thirty six hours later.  He set a splendid example of courage and coolness throughout

KNOWN AWARDS
Distinguished Conduct Medal
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal

NOTES
Born 25 October 1887, Thames, New Zealand
Died 15 June 1960, Taihape, New Zealand