Christopher Patrick O'Kelly ["Tales of the V.C."], item 5

• January 5, 2018 18:17:29 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.

• January 5, 2018 18:16:58 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

  
  

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