For valor. (1 Viewer)

[waynepoo]

Lt. Percy Valentine Storkey.
19th Battalion,
2nd Division,
A.I.F

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For most conspicuous bravery, leadership and devotion to duty when in charge of a platoon in attack. On emerging from the wood the enemy trench line was encountered and Lt. Storkey found himself with six men. While continuing his move forward a large enemy party—about 80 to 100 strong—armed with several machine guns was noticed to be holding up the advance of the troops on the right. Lt. Storkey immediately decided to attack this party from the flank and rear, and while moving forward in the attack was joined by Lt. Lipscomb and four men. Under the leadership of Lt. Storkey, this small party of two officers and ten other ranks charged the enemy position with fixed bayonets, driving the enemy out, killing and wounding about thirty, and capturing three officers and fifty men, also one machine gun. The splendid courage shown by this officer in quickly deciding his course of action, and his skilful method of attacking against such great odds, removed a dangerous obstacle to the advance of the troops on the right, and inspired the remainder of our small party with the utmost confidence when advancing to the objective line.

Wayne.
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[waynepoo]

Lt. Albert Chalmers Borella.
26th Battalion,
2nd Division,
A.I.F

During the period 17/18 July... Lieutenant Borella, whilst leading his platoon, charged and captured an enemy machine-gun, shooting two gunners. He then led his party, by now reduced to 10 men and two Lewis guns, against a very strongly held trench, using his revolver and later a rifle with great effect and causing many casualties. Two large dug-outs were also bombed and 30 prisoners taken.
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[waynepoo]

FOR VALOR.

Lt. Borella 26th Battalion A.I.F. and Lt. Storkey 19th Battalion A.I.F are each awarded the Victoria Cross by HRH King George V attended by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig OC BEF and Lt General Sir John Monash OC Australian Corps. 1918.

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[Sentaapua]

Your WWI displays are always fantastic, and I particularly loved this one, congrats!

 

[Terp152]

Very nice depiction of the medal awards ceremony with the citation. Nice touch. WOuld like to have seen the vehicle though, just peeking into the pic. :wink2: Chris

 

[OzDigger]

Another impressive dio Wayne, I like these new Aussie figures from TGM.

 

[tank]

Lt. Percy Valentine Storkey.
19th Battalion,
2nd Division,
A.I.F

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For most conspicuous bravery, leadership and devotion to duty when in charge of a platoon in attack. On emerging from the wood the enemy trench line was encountered and Lt. Storkey found himself with six men. While continuing his move forward a large enemy party—about 80 to 100 strong—armed with several machine guns was noticed to be holding up the advance of the troops on the right. Lt. Storkey immediately decided to attack this party from the flank and rear, and while moving forward in the attack was joined by Lt. Lipscomb and four men. Under the leadership of Lt. Storkey, this small party of two officers and ten other ranks charged the enemy position with fixed bayonets, driving the enemy out, killing and wounding about thirty, and capturing three officers and fifty men, also one machine gun. The splendid courage shown by this officer in quickly deciding his course of action, and his skilful method of attacking against such great odds, removed a dangerous obstacle to the advance of the troops on the right, and inspired the remainder of our small party with the utmost confidence when advancing to the objective line.

Wayne.
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Hi Wayne.

Thanks for posting the story about the Great New Zealander from Napier.

Cheers.
Tank.

 

[BHogan]

Terrific diorama! Thanks for sharing.

Brendan