J T Collins
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DCM PTE. 15405 18. 7.17 14Bn. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Arras in April 1917. Although he was wounded he refused to leave his post, taking part in a bombing raid, and during the night assisted to repel two counter attacks. He was wounded a second and third time during the following two days, throughout which he continued to throw bombs with great skill.
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