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KERRIGAN Myles

45217, Corporal, 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 12 March 1919, p3392

Citation 2 December 1919, p14914

For most conspicuous gallantry and good work in the operations near Le Quesnoy from 26th to 30th October 1918.  On the 29th he was a member of a party consisting of seven men, under a sergeant, which was to raid an enemy strong point 300 yards from our line.  The party crept to within 30 yards of the enemy position, and it was found that the posts occupied by the enemy were small and several.  He immediately rushed one post alone, killing three of the enemy.  He then rushed another post, killing two and capturing one of the garrison, whom he bought back to our line.  He afterwards went out and brought in a wounded comrade.  He behaved magnificently

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 5 August 1891, Scotland

Died 21 April 1958, Dunedin, New Zealand