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(Recommended for Military Medal)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on June 19th 1917 when the Battalion captured enemy trenches near FOSSE 3 DE LIEVIN, S.W. of LENS. Pte. Colley was sent forward with another Battalion scout to observe what took place in the attack and to follow the movement of the assaulting companies. They went forward with the attack and remained in the front line for two hours, moving about under heavy fire. They also shot some of the enemy. They then returned to Battalion H.Q. and had to pass through a very heavy artillery barrage to do so. They brought back most accurate and useful information. Pte. Colley has done much good work since employed as a Battalion scout.
Submitted 23/06/1917; Card of recognition 29/06/1917; Awarded M.M. 02/07/1917; L/G 01/09/1917