Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30338, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30338/supplements/10678. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 7708 Lance-Serjeant John Moyney, Irish Guards (Rathdowney, Queen's County). For most conspicuous bravery, on 12th/13th September 1917 north of Broembeek, Belgium, when in command of fifteen men forming two advanced posts. In spite of being surrounded by the enemy he held his post for ninety-six hours, having no water and little food. On the morning of the fifth day a large force of the enemy advanced to dislodge him. He ordered his men out of their shell holes and, taking the initiative, attacked the advancing enemy with bombs, while he used his Lewis gun with great effect from a flank. Finding himself surrounded by superior numbers, he led back his men in a charge through the enemy and reached a stream which lay between the posts and the line. Here he instructed his party to cross at once while he and Private Woodcock remained to cover their retirement. When the whole of the force had gained the south-west bank unscathed he himself crossed under a shower of bombs. It was due to endurance, skill and devotion to duty shown by this non-commissioned officer that he was able to bring his entire force safely out of action. MÉDAILLE MILITAIRE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30945/supplements/11947. GAZETTE ISSUE 30945. MÉDAILLE MILITAIRE. Decoration conferred by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the decoration in question.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30338, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30338/supplements/10678. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- No. 7708 Lance-Serjeant John Moyney, Irish Guards (Rathdowney, Queen's County). For most conspicuous bravery, on 12th/13th September 1917 north of Broembeek, Belgium, when in command of fifteen men forming two advanced posts. In spite of being surrounded by the enemy he held his post for ninety-six hours, having no water and little food. On the morning of the fifth day a large force of the enemy advanced to dislodge him. He ordered his men out of their shell holes and, taking the initiative, attacked the advancing enemy with bombs, while he used his Lewis gun with great effect from a flank. Finding himself surrounded by superior numbers, he led back his men in a charge through the enemy and reached a stream which lay between the posts and the line. Here he instructed his party to cross at once while he and Private Woodcock remained to cover their retirement. When the whole of the force had gained the south-west bank unscathed he himself crossed under a shower of bombs. It was due to endurance, skill and devotion to duty shown by this non-commissioned officer that he was able to bring his entire force safely out of action. MÉDAILLE MILITAIRE,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30945/supplements/11947. GAZETTE ISSUE 30945. MÉDAILLE MILITAIRE. Decoration conferred by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. His Majesty the King has given unrestricted permission in all cases to wear the decoration in question.