RIELLY Thomas

12/2827, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Otago Regiment attached 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 30 October 1918, p12853

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of two guns supporting an advance by the Infantry.  Observing an enemy post harassing the advance with machine-gun fire, he brought his fire to bear on the position, moving forward himself single-handed, and rushed the post, capturing six prisoners and a machine-gun.  His splendid act of courage and determined initiative enabled the Infantry to continue their advance

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Memorial Plaque

NOTES

Born 17 March 1883, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

Killed in Action 24 April 1918, France

Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France [IX AA 3]

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