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For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 16th. & 17th. May 1916 at Richebourg in leading his platoon across "No man's land" under very heavy fire, and subsequently in a further attack on the Ferme Cour D'avoue on the 17th. when his platoon was ordered to withdraw from a difficult position, by coolness and his ability he was able to effect this with success and with very few casualties. Was exceptionally brave on this occasion running great personal risks to ensure the safety of his men. He was killed almost at the moment when the operation was concluded.
This is the report which resembles page 3 Norris' letter
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