Letter · 3 Oct 1916 · Wellington, New Zealand
A plain case of duty
Citation for Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM): 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led a small party on his own initiative to fill a gap between his company and another unit. He rushed a pill-box which was inflicting casualties on two battalions and captured thirty prisoners and three machine guns. He showed the greatest initiative and courage throughout.' (London Gazette, 26 November 1917)
Extracts from this letter
"But of course Amy it had to be & it could not be avoided. The game has got to be played out and it is on such as I am falls the responsibility of carrying it out & now it is no time for any one to shirk his responsibility in that direction. Whatever sorrow it may cause that Duty has to be done..."
"Tis not a case of Honour or Glory for they are not worth a rap but is a plain case of Duty that must be done."
