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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