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HILL Cecil Thomas

28139, Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 15 November 1918, p13469

Reincourt, 1 September 1918.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  He made a reconnaissance of the ground in front of our line and obtained information which was of great value in the attack which followed. During the attack he rushed three enemy machine-gun posts and captured four machine-guns. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.

AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 23 January 1894, Rangiora, New Zealand

Died 20 March 1973, Wanganui, New Zealand