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Second Corporal smith propping up part of a mine gallery to ensure the rescue of his comrades. - Cranston Military Prints

Second Corporal smith propping up part of a mine gallery to ensure the rescue of his comrades.


Second Corporal smith propping up part of a mine gallery to ensure the rescue of his comrades.

On a countermine being exploded by the enemy, the men at the face of the mine, of which Second Corporal G Smith, of the 176th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers, was in charge, were buried. Second Corporal smith was thrown about fifteen feet down the gallery by the explosion, and was badly bruised and shaken. But grasping the situation immediately, he ordered his men out of the gallery, into which gas was leaking. When found by his officers he was propping up a dangerous part of the gallery to ensure the rescue of his men. For his gallant conduct he was awarded the D.C.M.
Item Code : DTE0460Second Corporal smith propping up part of a mine gallery to ensure the rescue of his comrades. - Editions Available
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First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm)none£6 Off!
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