McKINLEY Richard William

15458, Sergeant, Canterbury Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Military Medal

Gazetted 17 December 1917, p13201, Rec No 1328

Operations Gravenstafel.  For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  During operations from 27th September to 4th October 1917, this NCO did excellent work, displayed great bravery, and throughout set a fine example to the men.  On the 29th September, when his Company was heavily shelled with gas shells which caused many casualties, he went around attending to the wounded and organising their removal until he was himself wounded.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 December 1917, p13575, Rec No 1172

Operations opposite Warenton – 13th, 14th and 15th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO showed great initiative and leadership in commanding a party which was ordered to move to a flank during the attack on La Truie Farm on the night of 14th and 15th June 1917.  Under heavy fire he rushed an enemy machine gun killing several of the crew and capturing prisoners.

KNOWN AWARDS

Military Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

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