Christopher Patrick O'Kelly ["Tales of the V.C."], item 3
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took over 100 prisoners and ten machine guns.
He afterwards consolidated his position and established a
new trench line. Later in the afternoon the Germans
made a determined effort to recapture their lost ground
but the company stood firm, and successfully resisted
every attempt to dislodge them.
That night, the enemy ventured a surprise attack under
cover of the darkness , but the men, whom Lt O'Kelly had
placed in advance posts in front if our line, were ready for
them, and the threatened attack ended in a rout.
Several prisoners including one officer, and a machine gun were
left in our hands.
Throughout the day Lt O'Kelly had been always where the
danger was greatest encouraging the weary, cheering the
wounded, and inspiring every man of his company with the
will to conquer. Under such a leader his men were willing to
go anywhere and do anything.
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took over 100 prisoners and ten machine guns
He afterwards consolidated hos position and established a
new trench line. Later in the afternoon the Germans
made a determined effort to recapture their lost ground
but the company stood firm, and successfully resisted
every attempt to dislodge them.
That night, the enemy ventured a surprise attack under
cover of the darkness , but the men, whom Lt ... Kelly had
placed in advance posts in front if our line, were ready for
them, and the threatened attack ended in a rout. ...
several prisoners including one officer, and a machine gun were
left in our hands.
Throughout the day Lt O'Kelly had been always where the
danger was greatest encouraging the weary, cheering the
wounded, and inspiring every man of his company with the
will to conquer. Under such a leader his men were willing to
go anywhere and do anything.
______________
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took over 100 prisoners and ten machine guns
He afterwards consolidated hos position and established a
new trench line. Later in the afternoon the Germans
made a determined effort to recapture their lost ground
but the company stood firm, and successfully resisted
every attempt to dislodge them.
That night, the enemy ventured a surprise attack under
cover of the darkness , but the men, whom Lt ... Kelly had
placed in advance posts in front if our line, were ready for
them, and the threatened attack ended in a rout. ...
several prisoners including one officer, and a machine gun were
left in our hands.
Throughout the day Lt O'Kelly had been always where the
danger was greatest encouraging the weary, cheering the
wounded, and inspiring every man of his company with the
will to conquer. Under such a leader his men
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took over 100 prisoners and ten machine guns
He afterwards consolidated hos position and established a
new trench line. Later in the afternoon the Germans
made a determined effort to recapture their lost ground
but the company stood firm, and successfully resisted
every attempt to dislodge them.
That night, the enemy ventured a surprise attack under
cover of the darkness , but the men, whom Lt ... Kelly had
placed in advance posts in front if our line, were ready for
them, and the threatened attack ended in a rout. ...
several prisoners including one officer, and a machine gun were
left in our hands.
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Passchendaele Ridge, Ypres
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Story location Passchendaele Ridge, Ypres
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- 5431 / 60045
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- Jeremy Arter
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