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(Recommended for Military Medal)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on July 1st 1917 when the Battalion attacked the enemy positions at CITE DU MOULIN, S.W. OF LENS. He was in charge of a Lewis-gun of one of the assaulting Companies and did splendid work in the repelling of two enemy counter attacks. He showed great gallantry and energy, being on the watch for any movement of the enemy or signs of a coming counter-attack.
Submitted 04/07/1917; Card of Recognition 18/07/1917; Recommendation not accepted.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on July 1st 1917 when the Battalion attacked the enemy positions at CITE DU MOULIN, S.W. OF LENS. He was in charge of a Lewis-gun of one of the assaulting Companies and did splendid work in the repelling of two enemy counter attacks. L/Cpl. Tory's coolness and gallantry in difficult and dangerous situations has always been most marked. He sets a fine example.
Written for New Years Honours List but 'crowded out' by small allotment, and not submitted. Also submitted for Belgian Decoration Militaire 16/12/1917 [Does not appear to have been accepted]
(Recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal)
For exceptional services and gallantry under fire during the period under review (17/09/1918 to 11/11/1918). This N.C.O., who is No. 1 of a Lewis-gun has on many occasions during operations from 29/09/1918 BELLENGLISE to 11/11/1918 shown courage of a high order, notably during the operations between CARTIGNY and SEMERIES from the 6th/10th 1918, when he greatly assisted the advance of his Company by the courageous and skilful use of his Lewis-gun against enemy machine-guns. The example set by this N.C.O. in courage and determination is invaluable.
Submitted for Peace Despatch 12/01/1919; Awarded D.C.M. in Birthday Honours, L/G 03/06/1919