Son of James and Katie McCabe, My Great Uncle Christy.
5418, Private, 19th Reinforcements, with the 55th Battalion, AIF, Served at Viller Bretonneux, France.
Enlisted Wollongong 6/1/1916 discharged 4/9/1919.
For continued Gallantry and Devotion to duty during the periods of 25/2/1918-16/9/1918 and 17/9/1918-11/11/1918, was a member of his Company's Permanent Patrol Party showing all his comrades his utter disregard for his own safety. Whilst the Battalion was in the line north of Viller Bretonneux during the months of April and May his Bravery with this respect was most marked and won for him the highest admiration of Officers and the confidence of his comrades. His Soldierly qualities were again brought to the forefront during the successful action at Peronne.
On the 1/9/1918 his coolness and energy under heavy Military Gun and shell fire so cheered and inspired his comrades that the operation was helped to a great degree by his personal example. For this Christy was honoured the Military Medal. He also recieved the The British War Medal, Victory and 1914/1915 Star Medals.
5418, Private, 19th Reinforcements, with the 55th Battalion, AIF, Served at Viller Bretonneux, France.
Enlisted Wollongong 6/1/1916 discharged 4/9/1919.
For continued Gallantry and Devotion to duty during the periods of 25/2/1918-16/9/1918 and 17/9/1918-11/11/1918, was a member of his Company's Permanent Patrol Party showing all his comrades his utter disregard for his own safety. Whilst the Battalion was in the line north of Viller Bretonneux during the months of April and May his Bravery with this respect was most marked and won for him the highest admiration of Officers and the confidence of his comrades. His Soldierly qualities were again brought to the forefront during the successful action at Peronne.
On the 1/9/1918 his coolness and energy under heavy Military Gun and shell fire so cheered and inspired his comrades that the operation was helped to a great degree by his personal example. For this Christy was honoured the Military Medal. He also recieved the The British War Medal, Victory and 1914/1915 Star Medals.
Son of James and Katie McCabe, My Great Uncle Christy.
5418, Private, 19th Reinforcements, with the 55th Battalion, AIF, Served at Viller Bretonneux, France.
Enlisted Wollongong 6/1/1916 discharged 4/9/1919.
For continued Gallantry and Devotion to duty during the periods of 25/2/1918-16/9/1918 and 17/9/1918-11/11/1918, was a member of his Company's Permanent Patrol Party showing all his comrades his utter disregard for his own safety. Whilst the Battalion was in the line north of Viller Bretonneux during the months of April and May his Bravery with this respect was most marked and won for him the highest admiration of Officers and the confidence of his comrades. His Soldierly qualities were again brought to the forefront during the successful action at Peronne.
On the 1/9/1918 his coolness and energy under heavy Military Gun and shell fire so cheered and inspired his comrades that the operation was helped to a great degree by his personal example. For this Christy was honoured the Military Medal. He also recieved the The British War Medal, Victory and 1914/1915 Star Medals.
5418, Private, 19th Reinforcements, with the 55th Battalion, AIF, Served at Viller Bretonneux, France.
Enlisted Wollongong 6/1/1916 discharged 4/9/1919.
For continued Gallantry and Devotion to duty during the periods of 25/2/1918-16/9/1918 and 17/9/1918-11/11/1918, was a member of his Company's Permanent Patrol Party showing all his comrades his utter disregard for his own safety. Whilst the Battalion was in the line north of Viller Bretonneux during the months of April and May his Bravery with this respect was most marked and won for him the highest admiration of Officers and the confidence of his comrades. His Soldierly qualities were again brought to the forefront during the successful action at Peronne.
On the 1/9/1918 his coolness and energy under heavy Military Gun and shell fire so cheered and inspired his comrades that the operation was helped to a great degree by his personal example. For this Christy was honoured the Military Medal. He also recieved the The British War Medal, Victory and 1914/1915 Star Medals.
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