SHARP Thomas William

13/2479, Corporal, 7th Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 15 November 1918, p13469

France, 23 August 1918.  During a counter-attack by the enemy a shell burst under his gun, putting it out of action and wounding him and three of his detachment severely.  Notwithstanding his injuries he took command of the next gun, which had lost its No 1, and carried on until the counter-attack was repulsed and the order given to cease fire.  His gallantry and resolute endurance were a splendid example to the men

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 24 September 1890, Milnthorp, England

Died

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