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BROKENSHIRE Albert Thomas

4/889, Corporal, 1 Field Company, NZ Engineers

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 16 January 1919, p867

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Crevecoeur on the 1st October 1918.  He constructed a footbridge for infantry under heavy fire, and though repeatedly driven off by the fire, returned with his men until the bridge was completed.  The next day he completed another bridge in the time required, though constantly under shell and machine-gun fire.  His skill and tenacity were most marked.

Military Medal

Gazetted 17 December 1917, p13201

On October 4th 1917 near Shuler Farm, north east of Ypres he showed considerable initiative, coolness and disregard for personal safety during very heavy shellfire.  His splendid example gave confidence to all.  His courage and coolness at all times has been most marked.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Military Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Gallipoli Medallion

Gallipoli Lapel Badge

NOTES

Born 13 April 1887, Thames, New Zealand