THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT
WARD Martin
12/960, temp Company Sergeant Major, 2nd Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Gazetted 26 November 1917, p12326
Citation 6 February 1918, p1780
Passchenaele 4 October 1917. For conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack.  When all the company officers became casualties he took command of the company and led it in the attack on the final objective.  He showed great courage and good leadership throughout

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

Gallipoli Medallion
Gallipoli Lapel Badge

NOTES
Born 1 September 1891, Tuam, Ireland
Died