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 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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  • January 5, 2018 18:18:23 Thomas A. Lingner

    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.

                         ______________

  • July 10, 2017 21:54:10 Annick Rodriguez

    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.

                         ______________


  • July 10, 2017 21:53:14 Annick Rodriguez

    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 


  • July 10, 2017 21:51:57 Annick Rodriguez

    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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